Baba Ganoush

Ingredients

  1large eggplant

  1⁄4cup tahini, plus more as needed

  3garlic cloves, minced

  1⁄4cup fresh lemon juice

  1pinch ground cumin

  sea salt

  1tablespoon olive oil

  1tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1-Slice the eggplant in half, and roast in 400 degree oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until soft., turning frequently, until the skin blackens and blisters and the flesh just begins to feel soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

2- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and peel off and discard the skin.

3- In a blender or food processor, combine eggplant and remaining ingredients, except oil and parsley, until smooth. Mixture will be somewhat thick.

4- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and spread with the back of a spoon to form a shallow well.

5- Drizzle the olive oil over the top and sprinkle with the parsley.

H.Zoghib