Paired with olive tapenade or baba ganoush
This is not a standalone dish, but a serving suggestion for pairing Mediterranean mezze spreads like olive tapenade or baba ganoush with a vehicle for dipping, most commonly warm pita bread, fresh vegetables, or crackers. Olive tapenade is a savory, salty paste made from olives, capers, and olive oil, while baba ganoush is a smoky, creamy dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini, and lemon. Both are staples of Levantine and Mediterranean cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The nutritional profile depends heavily on the dip and the pairing. When paired with whole-grain pita or raw vegetables, it's a balanced snack providing healthy fats, fiber, and some protein. A typical serving of dip (2 tbsp) with pita ranges from 150-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 290 mg |
| Potassium | 210 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30g) baba ganoush with 1 small whole-wheat pita (28g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Baba ganoush is unique because its signature smoky flavor comes from charring whole eggplants over an open flame before scooping out the flesh. Nutritionally, this pairing is a great example of the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on plant-based fats, fiber, and vegetables.
