Baba Ghannuj(Eggplant Appetizer)

* Exported from MasterCook *

BABA GHANNUJ (EGGPLANT APPETIZER)

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Large eggplant
1 Clove garlic -- crushed
1 t Salt
1/4 c Tahini -- Sesame Seed Paste
2 tb Water
1/4 c Lemon juice
Lemon wedges
Parsley
Olive oil

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.



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