Baba Ganouj Recipe

Baba Ganouj is a Middle Eastern eggplant salad.

• Meal Type: Salad
• Ethnicity: Other
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 medium size eggplant
• 1 clove garlic
• Juice of 1 small lemon
• 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame paste)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and freshly-ground pepper

Directions

1. Roast eggplant in a 450 degree F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, turning once, or until flesh is very tender and a sharp knife pierces without resistance.
2. When cool enough to handle, remove peel. In a food processor, mince garlic. Add eggplant flesh, lemon juice, tahini and olive oil. Process to blend (may be smooth or a little chunky). Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve with fresh or toasted pita bread.