Baba Ganoush

By JeFedele

A tasty and healthy dip or side dish.

Ingredients

• 2 medium sized Eggplants.
• 2 cloves of garlic--sliced.
• 3/4 tsp salt.
• 5 tbls lemon juice.
• 4 tbls Tahini.
• Honey (if needed).
• Pepper & salt to taste.

Preparation

Step 1

Puncture eggplants with a fork.
Roast eggplant at 400 degrees for about 30 to 40 minutes or until it is very soft.
Wrap the roasted eggplants tightly in plastic, and cut off the stem end with kitchen shears.
Squeeze out the eggplant flesh into a sieve.
Drain for 1/2 hour.
Whiz in a food processor until smooth.
Add a little honey if bitter.
Finish with pepper & salt as needed.