baba ganoush

ARLINGTON, TX
Updated on Feb 5, 2011

From the kitchen of Bessie Palans, this is wonderful as a side dish with meat or on sandwich, between meals with veggies or pita bread.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds eggplant ( about 2)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/3 - lemon juice, fresh
  • - salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranite seeds-optional

How To Make baba ganoush

  • Step 1
    preheat broiler, place eggplants on a baking sheet slip under broiler. Turn often until charred on all sides and tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from broiler and let it cool.
  • Step 2
    Cut eggplant in half and scoop out the pump from the skin and place in food processor.
  • Step 3
    Puree eggplant pulp, add garlic, tahini, and lemon juice, process. add pepper and salt.
  • Step 4
    Transfer to shallow bowl or plate sprinkle with toasted or fried pine nuts, parsley, cumin, and pomegranite seeds. Perve with toasted pita or vegetables.

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