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Irresistible Creamy Bagel with Baba Ganoush & Fresh Veggies

This Irresistible Creamy Bagel with Baba Ganoush & Fresh Vegetables is a flavorful, light meal perfect for brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 bagels
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Bagel
  • 2 pieces Bagels Choose your favorite type
For the Baba Ganoush
  • 1 medium Eggplant Select firm, glossy specimens
  • 2 tablespoons Tahini Opt for high-quality tahini
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh-squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use fresh cloves
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Fresh Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Crisp and refreshing
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Ripe and juicy
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Any variety works

Equipment

  • Oven
  • blender
  • baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the eggplant by halving it lengthwise and scoring the flesh in a crisscross pattern. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Roast the eggplant for about 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  4. Allow the eggplant to cool, then scoop the flesh into a bowl. Blend together with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Toast the bagels until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Spread baba ganoush on each bagel half and top with chopped fresh vegetables. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bagelCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on top before serving for added flavor.

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