Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant or a few small ones
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup yogurt cheese (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste

Method

  • Heat oven to 400.
  • Using a fork, prick eggplant in several places to keep it from bursting.
  • Put on a baking sheet and roast on ovens center rack for 30 to 45 minutes, or until it can be easily pierced with a knife.
  • Let eggplant cool until safe to handle
  • Remove skin from eggplant and put flesh in a food processor along with olive oil, garlic, yogurt cheese, lemon juice, salt and cayenne.
  • Pulse mixture until smooth and thoroughly combined, about 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Taste, adjust seasoning and serve with toasted pita chips or crudites.