baba ghanoush

Name: Baba Ghanoush
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 - small eggplants-cut in half lengthwise; 4 large cloves garlic-chopped; 4 tablespoon(s) sesame tahini; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh squeezed lemon juice or to taste; 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt or to taste; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; - dusting of paprika

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Lillian Russo

Long Island, NY

Updated on Aug 16, 2010

This is a recipe I got from a cooking site. Its a traditional Middle Eastern vegetarian appetizer. The grilled eggplant gives this a nice smokey flavor. The garlic and the sesame is a nice touch also! I've made this many times and my guests love it!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 - small eggplants-cut in half lengthwise
4 large cloves garlic-chopped
4 tablespoons sesame tahini
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice or to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- dusting of paprika

How To Make baba ghanoush

Step 1

Roast Eggplants on Grill / or over gas burner until tender (skin will be burned - that's OK)

Step 2

Peel & Chop Roasted Eggplants
Step 3

Add Chopped Eggplant, Chopped Garlic, Tahini, Lemon Juice, and Salt to food processor and pulse/puree until smooth
Step 4

Adjust Lemon Juice & Salt to taste.
Step 5

Move to serving bowl, drizzle with Olive Oil and dust with Paprika.
Step 6

Serve with warm Pita Chips, Crackers, or Vegetable Sticks.
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