Baba Ghannouj

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Course Appetizer

Ingredients

1 x Med Eggplant, peeled *
1/4 c Tahini
1 T Lemon juice
1 x Clove garlic
1/4 t Black Pepper
1 ds Ground Cumin
2 T Sesame seeds
2 T Finely chopped fresh Parsley

Instructions

And cut into 1/2″ cubes (about 3 cups) Steam eggplant until tender, about 8 minutes.
Place cooked eggplant in food processor. Add tahini (sesame paste),lemon juice, and garlic.
Puree. Stir in remaining ingredients; spoon into serving bowl.
Garnish with parsley sprig. Serve warm or chill.
Makes 2 cups.

Notes

HINTS: – smaller eggplants have thinner peels and a sweeter flavor. Select those with firm skin free of soft spots. ~ store sesame seeds in cool, dark place in refrigerator.