Baba Ghannuj (Eggplant Appetizer)

Recipes Ingredients:

1 Large eggplant
1/4 c Lemon juice
1 Clove garlic; crushed
Lemon wedges
1 ts Salt
Parsley
1/4 c Tahini; Sesame Seed Paste
Olive oil
2 tb Water

Recipe Instructions:

Set Oven to 375F. Wash eggplant and remove stem. Pierce with a fork 4-6 times. Place in Baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from Oven and run under cold water. Peel and mash; set aside. In serving bowl combine garlic, salt, and Tahini. Gradually add water and lemon juice, beating well. Fold in mashed eggplant. Garnish with lemon wedges, finely chopped parsley and a sprinkle of olive oil. Scoop up eggplant with pieces of Pita Bread to eat or serve as a side dish with any meal. Shared by Rita Taule, Prodigy ID# BTVC62A.