Babagannus

Name: Babagannus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 lbs globe eggplants; 1 red bell pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

A smoky Turkish roasted eggplant salad mixed with charred red bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, and tangy pomegranate molasses.

50 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs globe eggplants
1 red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1

Prick 2 lbs globe eggplants all over with a fork and place on a baking sheet with 1 red bell pepper.
2

Roast in a 425F oven for 35 minutes until skins char and vegetables soften completely.
3

Peel and discard charred skins, then place 2 lbs globe eggplants and 1 red bell pepper on a cutting board.
4

Finely chop the cooked vegetables and transfer to a mixing bowl.
5

Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt until thoroughly combined.
6

Garnish with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve.

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Questions

What is Babagannus?

A smoky Turkish roasted eggplant salad mixed with charred red bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, and tangy pomegranate molasses. This reference files it under Turkish appetizer: made in the oven, rated easy and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Babagannus?

As written, 50 minutes: 15 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (35 minutes): "Roast in a 425F oven for 35 minutes until skins char and vegetables soften completely."

What temperature do I cook Babagannus at?

For Babagannus, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 2. The longest stretch at that heat is 35 minutes, in step 2.

What can I use instead of pomegranate molasses in Babagannus?

The entry for Babagannus calls for 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses. In its place: Reduce pomegranate or cranberry juice with a little sugar and lemon to a syrup, or use balsamic glaze with a squeeze of lemon.

How many calories are in Babagannus?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 140 calories, with 2 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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