A recipe for Baba Ghannuj (Eggplant Appetizer). Follow the simple recipe instructions for Baba Ghannuj (Eggplant Appetizer) shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 Large eggplant1 Clove garlic; crushed
1 ts Salt
1/4 c Tahini; Sesame Seed Paste
2 tb Water
1/4 c Lemon juice
Lemon wedges
Parsley
Olive oil
Directions
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.
