Baba Ganoush (Eggplant Dip)
Ingredients
- 900 g eggplants
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 lemon Juicelemon
- to taste Salt and cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Poke the eggplants in several places with the tines of a fork. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil (about 1 tablespoon).,Place on a baking sheet, cut side down, and roast until very tender, about 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.,Alternate Grilling Instructions: Preheat grill. Poke the eggplants in a few places with a fork, then rub the eggplants with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.,Grill over high heat, turning as each side blackens. Put the charred eggplants in a paper bag, close the bag and let the eggplants steam in their skins for 15-20 minutes.
- Scoop the eggplant flesh into a large bowl and mash well with a fork.
- Combine the eggplant, minced garlic, remaining olive oil (about 2 tablespoons), tahini, cumin, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, the salt, and a pinch of cayenne.,Mash well. You want the mixture to be somewhat smooth but still retaining some of the eggplant's texture.
- Allow the baba ganoush to cool to room temperature, then season to taste with additional lemon juice, salt, and cayenne.,If you want, swirl a little olive oil on the top. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.,Serve with pita bread, crackers, toast, sliced baguette, celery, or cucumber slices.,Did you love the recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!
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