Busters Recipes

Baba Ghannuj (Eggplant Appetizer)


Serves: 8 Servings

Ingredients:

* 1 lg Eggplant
* 1 Clove garlic; crushed
* 1 ts Salt
* 1/4 c Tahini; sesame seed paste
* 2 tb Water
* 1/4 c Lemon juice
* Lemon wedges
* Parsley
* Olive oil

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.

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