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Seasonal Crudites with Hummus and Baba Ganoush

By: The South Beach Diet Online  
"You won't believe that this sophisticated spread is also perfect for phase 1. Asparagus, bell peppers and broccoli are arranged on a platter with your choice of hummus and baba ganoush for dipping."

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Ingredients

  • Crudites
  • 1/4 pound asparagus
  • 1/2 yellow squash
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1/4 orange bell pepper
  • 1/4 head broccoli
  • 3/4 medium head baby bok choy
  • 3/4 stalk celery
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  • Hummus
  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame butter)
  • 1/4 tablespoon parsley, chopped fine
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
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  • Baba Ganoush
  • 3/4 medium eggplant
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame butter)
  • 1/4 tablespoon parsley, chopped fine

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise and lightly score the surface. Sprinkle generously with salt and olive oil. Roast, cut side down, on cookie sheets for 40 minutes or until eggplants are very soft. Remove from oven and let cool.
  2. In food processor, puree chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini and parsley. While machine is on, slowly pour in the olive oil. Add more oil or some vegetable stock to desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill, covered, while continuing with eggplant.
  3. Scoop flesh from skin of eggplant and puree in food processor with garlic, lemon juice, tahini and parsley. While machine is on, slowly pour in the olive oil. Add more oil or some vegetable stock to desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill, covered, while preparing crudites.
  4. Select a pot large enough to hold all the asparagus. Fill it with water and put on to boil. Salt the water generously. Trim the bottom inch or two from the asparagus. Cut the florets from the broccoli. Cut the base from the bok choy and separate the stems, rinsing off any dirt. Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the cores and seeds. Cut peppers into strips. Cut celery into smaller pieces to match the size of the peppers. Cut yellow squash into spears to match the peppers and celery. Once water is boiling, immerse asparagus for about 3 minutes or until tender to taste. Remove and immediately rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking. Repeat with broccoli florets. Keeping vegetables separate, arrange on platters and serve with hummus and baba ganoush.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 488 | Total Fat: 30.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2005 by OCTOGURL83 
I only made the baba ganoush, and it was DEEEELICIOUS! Not to mention rather easy to make. I... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2006 by Eila 
Very good Baba Ganoush. I didn't use tahini since I didn't have any, and my family thought... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by SAK 
We took the advice of another reviewer & roasted a head of garlic along with the eggplant. We... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by WorkAndPlay 
Great recipe! I roasted a bulb of garlic and a red bellpepper together with the eggplant, and... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2008 by daf 
November 2006. Our family's all time favorite snack ... make up lots and keep on hand at home... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by Christina 
EXCELLENT!!! Best Baba Ganoush recipe I've come across so far! MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by jon 
this was so delicious! i made both the baba ganoush and hummus and it was so easy. enjoy! MORE

 
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