Baba ghanoush
A Middle Eastern dish of Thai origin
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Although this dish is considered to be of Thai origin, it is widely spread in Arab and Mediterranean countries, and is considered a delicious appetizer that cannot be dispensed with.
In addition to its delicious taste and distinctive flavour, this dish carries a high nutritional value for its lovers, and derives its greatest benefit from eggplant, which is considered its most important ingredient.
the components :
1) 1 large eggplant
2) Long red pepper, finely chopped
3) Finely chopped green pepper
4) Medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped
5) 1 green onion, finely chopped
6) Garlic number 2
7) Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
8) Pomegranate molasses, 2 tablespoons
9) Pomegranate seeds (half a fruit)
10) Finely chopped parsley for garnish when serving
- Serves 3
- Prep time 20 minutes
- Cook time 10 minutes
- Difficulty 3/10
- This Recipe is Vegetarian
How to prepare:
1)We grill the eggplant over a gas fire, then peel it, cut it into very, very fine pieces, and put it in a colander for 15 minutes.
We take a bowl and add pieces of red and green pepper, chopped green onions, crushed garlic, finely chopped tomatoes, and grilled eggplant, and stir all the ingredients.
We then add a little pomegranate seeds, half the quantity, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, and a little salt (half a teaspoon or as desired), stir well, then put it in a serving dish.
Garnish the meal with a little pomegranate seeds, chopped parsley, and olive oil
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Benefits of eggplant:
Eggplant helps control blood sugar levels, and therefore its benefit is doubled for diabetics in particular. Eggplant is also an important nutritional element that improves heart and brain health, and has major benefits in strengthening bones and improving eyesight.
Eggplant is considered a vegetable rich in vitamin C, as it raises the body’s immunity in general, provides protection against various diseases, and resists colds, influenza diseases, and colds. Not only that, eggplant is rich in minerals, such as: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.