BABA GANOUSH

Baba Ganoush is a popular Middle Eastern pate and dip made from eggplant and spices. It's a wonderful complement to hummus and has a similar texture.

INGREDIENTS

Baba Ganoush

• 2 cups eggplant, slice thin

• 3 TBS lemon juice

• 2 TBS Tahini

• 1 clove garlic, mince

• 1 Tsp cumin

• 1/2 Tsp black pepper

• Salt, to taste

• 1Tsp Paprika for garnish

• 1Tsp olive oil, for garnish

• 2 TBS fresh chopped parsley, for garnish.

DIRECTIONS

1. Place eggplant strips in a bowl or casserole dish and cover with 2 cups salt water. Add 1 teaspoon salt for every cup of water. Soften the eggplant by soaking it overnight in salt water in the refrigerator 6-12 hours.

2. Drain the eggplant

3. Place the eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and salt in a food processor and process until smooth.

4. Pour mixture into serving bowls, sprinkle on paprika, and drizzle a little olive oil on top. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Enjoy!!!