Crema di melanzane | Il babaganoush

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Prepare the eggplant by cooking it in the microwave until soft.

Once cooked, scoop out the flesh of the eggplant and place it in a bowl.

Add the lemon juice, minced garlic, peanut butter, sweet paprika, salt, pepper, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil to the bowl.

Blend or mash the mixture until smooth and creamy.

Serve on bread or with crunchy vegetables.

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