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Baba Ganouj

Prep Time: 30 minutes - Cost: $
Servings: 4-6 - Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients

Olive oil
1 medium eggplant
2 medium cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup sesame tahini
1/2 tsp. salt
Black pepper, to taste
Cayenne, to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly oil baking sheet.
Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise, and place face-down on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until very tender. Cool to the touch.
Scoop out the eggplant insides, and discard the skin. Place the insides in a food processor, and add the garlic, lemon juice, tahini and salt. Puree until smooth.
Transfer to a serving dish, cover tightly, and chill. Drizzle the top with a little olive oil just before serving. Serve with an assortment of crackers.

Source: The Recipe Page Newsletter - 12/28/97

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