Baba Ghanoush

Author: Tara Bench
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Ingredients

1 eggplant
1/2 clove garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste)
Chopped parsley for garnish


Directions

Pierce the skin of the eggplant in several places. Roast on a baking sheet at 400 degrees until soft, 35-40 minutes. Cool. Slice open and scoop out flesh. Place in a food processor with other ingredients and pulse until smooth. Garnish with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with toasted pita wedges.