Baba Ghanoush


posted by Chefshell 03-22-99 3:25 PM

Baba Ghanoush

3 medium eggplants
2 cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lemon (a big one)
1 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
1 1/2 tbsp. Tahini paste
2 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. fresh minced parsley
10-12 pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup plain yogurt


Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Pierce the eggplants with a fork all over and roast on a baking sheet with garlic cloves about 45 to 60 minutes. (Garlic will take about 20-30 minutes.)or until the eggplants turn sort of dark in color and the flesh is soft.

Let stand until cool enough to handle. Split and scoop flesh into a colander. Press to eliminate excess moisture.

In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add the eggplant, tahini, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon. Pulse until smooth.

Put in a bowl and garnish with the olive oil, parsley, and olives. Stir in yogurt right before serving. Serve with warm pita bread.

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