Middle Eastern Delight: Baba Ghanouj
Ingredients
- 2 medium size eggplants
- 2 Tbsp sesame tahini
- juice of 1-2 lemons
- 2 Tbsp olive oil [I use the stuff straight from Lebanon!]
- 3-5 cloves garlic, minced [use more or less depending on preference]
- pinch of salt
Preparation
- Poke holes in eggplants with a fork
- Cut eggplants lengthwise, and coat flat side with olive oil & place flat side down on a baking sheet covered in tin foil
- Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 35 mins
*Alternative is to place whole eggplants coated in olive oil onto a very hot grill and rotate regularly. Cook for about 30 mins. The grill adds an extra layer of smoky flavor
- Remove from oven & scrape insides out with a fork & place in large bowl [some people remove the seeds, I keep everything]
- Add tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt
- Mash with a fork (old fashioned way) OR pulse in a blender (quicker)
- Put into a serving bowl and let cool to room temperature. Add lemon juice, olive oil and/or salt to taste.
Enjoy with pita bread, crudités, crackers, or a spoon!
Ingredients
- 2 medium size eggplants
- 2 Tbsp sesame tahini
- juice of 1-2 lemons
- 2 Tbsp olive oil [I use the stuff straight from Lebanon!]
- 3-5 cloves garlic, minced [use more or less depending on preference]
- pinch of salt
Preparation
- Poke holes in eggplants with a fork
- Cut eggplants lengthwise, and coat flat side with olive oil & place flat side down on a baking sheet covered in tin foil
- Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 35 mins
*Alternative is to place whole eggplants coated in olive oil onto a very hot grill and rotate regularly. Cook for about 30 mins. The grill adds an extra layer of smoky flavor
- Remove from oven & scrape insides out with a fork & place in large bowl [some people remove the seeds, I keep everything]
- Add tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt
- Mash with a fork (old fashioned way) OR pulse in a blender (quicker)
- Put into a serving bowl and let cool to room temperature. Add lemon juice, olive oil and/or salt to taste.
Enjoy with pita bread, crudités, crackers, or a spoon!
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