Babaganouj

Recipe courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop

INGREDIENTS
1 eggplant, whole
1/4 cup tahini
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 Tbsp cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Juice 1/2 lemon OR 2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt to taste

PREPARATION

• Bake eggplant rubbed with EVOO at 350 F on a baking sheet until soft and wrinkled and easily punctured with a fork (about 30 minutes).
• Slice the eggplant lengthwise and scoop out the pulp.
•  Mash the eggplant, add tahini, minced garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice.
•  Place all in a blender until smooth.
• Salt to taste and let stand for half an hour to allow to cool and meld flavors.
• Just before serving, sprinkle with a few drops of olive oil, dashes of cumin and paprika.

Serve on sturdy bread, pita, or with chopped vegetables as a dip.

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