MIDDLE EASTERN
BABA GANOUSH
HEATH BENEFITS OF TAHINI
- Highly nutritious. Tahini is full of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals
- Rich in antioxidants
- May decrease your risk of certain diseases
- May have antibacterial properties
- Contains anti-inflammatory compounds
- May strengthen your central nervous system
- May offer anticancer effects
- Helps protect liver and kidney function.
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- A great source of vitamins and minarals
- Helps with digestion
- Improves heart health
- Prevents cancer
- Improves bone health
- Prevents anemia
- Increases brain function
TIPS
RECIPES
CHICKEN SALAD PITA WITH MIDDLE EASTERN BABA GANOUSH
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 3 teaspoons dried mint, crumbled
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 4 chicken scallopine (4 to 5 ounces each)
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 unpeeled kirby cucumber, chopped
- Freshly ground pepper
- 4 pocketless pitas
- 1/2 container Middle Eastern Baba Ganoush
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
DIRECTIONS
Whisk the vinegar, mint, red pepper flakes, 1 clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the chicken and marinate about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes, cucumber and the remaining 1 clove garlic in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 1/2-inch-thick strips. Toss with the vegetables.
Brush the pitas with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt. Grill, turning once, until marked. Place a pita on each plate and spread with Middle Eastern Baba Ganoush. Top with lettuce and chicken salad and drizzle with any juices from the bowl.
KALE SALAD WITH MIDDLE EASTERN BABA GANOUSH
INGREDIENTS
- 1 container Middle Eastern Baba Ganoush
- 3 cups (300g) Baby Kale or Regular Kale, shredded
- 12 (100g) Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, sliced in small, half-coins
- 1 cup (205g) Red, Green & Yellow Peppers, thin strips
- 1 box Boulangerie Grissol Melba Canapé 12 Grain crackers
- 1/4 cup (45g) Parmesan Cheese, shaved
- 1 tbsp (15mL) Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp (15mL) Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp (30mL) Water
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Smoked Paprika, to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, mix together kale, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, peppers, parmesan cheese and Boulangerie Grissol Melba Canapé 12 Grain crackers.
In a medium bowl, combine 1 container of Middle Eastern Baba Ganoush, lemon juice, olive oil, water, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until a liquid consistency is achieved.