Baba Ghannouj

Baba Ghannouj

Prep: 20 + 15 min     Cooking time: 20 min   Serves: 6-8

Ingrédients:
2 small eggplants, cut in half lengthwise
2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 Tsp lemon juice
3 Tsp tahini
1 Tsp of olive oil
1 Tsp mint, fresh and chopped

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Sprinkle eggplant with salt and wait 15 minutes.
Rinse the salt and dry eggplant with a paper towel.

Place the eggplants on a baking sheet, flesh side up.
Bake 20 minutes or until tender.
Remove skin.

In a food processor, place the eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, tahini and olive oil. Turn on for about 30 sec. or until smooth. Season to taste with salt.


Reference: Inspired by The Essential Vegeterain Cookbook, p.70
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