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Baba Ganouj
Ingredients
1 lb eggplant, whole (any variety will work, but rounder varieties can be easier to use)
1/4 cup tahini
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 Tbsp cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice 1/2 lemon
salt to taste
Preparation
Bake eggplant whole, rubbed with EVOO at 350 F until soft and wrinkled and easily punctured with a fork (about 30 minutes). Slice the eggplant lengthwise and scoop out the pulp. Mash the eggplant, add tahini, minced garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice. Place all in a blender until smooth. Salt to taste and let stand for half an hour to allow to cool and meld flavors. Just before serving, sprinkle with a few drops of olive oil, dashes of cumin and paprika.
This is great spread on bread or crackers or used as a veggie dip.
Adapted from Laurel’s Kitchen by Laurel Robertson, Carol Flinders and Brian Ruppenthal
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Eggplant • Garlic • Lemon • Olive Oil