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Ingredients

  • 4 medium eggplants (2 1/2 lb.)
  • 13 cup tahini
  • 13 cup lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil, for drizzling
  • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley, for sprinkling

Method

  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • Prick eggplants all over with fork.
  • Place on baking sheet, and broil 15 to 20 minutes, or until skin is blistered and eggplants feel soft to the touch, turning occasionally.
  • Transfer to large bowl, cover with lid; cool 1 hour.
  • Cut eggplants in half lengthwise, and scoop out flesh with spoon into bowl of food processor, adding any juice that accumulated at bottom of large bowl.
  • Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin, and puree 2 minutes, or until very smooth and creamy.
  • Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Chill 2 hours, or up to 3 days.
  • To serve: Spread Baba Ghanoush onto shallow plate.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with parsley.