Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 6 tsp. olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

Method

  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • Pierce eggplants several times all over with fork, and place on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Broil 2025 minutes, or until skins are browned and centers soft, turning occasionally.
  • Transfer to bowl, and cool 10 minutes.
  • Halve eggplants, and scoop flesh into food processor.
  • Meanwhile, toast cumin in small skillet over medium-low heat 2 minutes, or until fragrant, shaking constantly.
  • Pulse eggplant, cumin, cilantro, tahini, lemon juice, 4 tsp.
  • olive oil, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes in food processor 6 to 8 times, or until mixture forms coarse puree.
  • Transfer to serving bowl.
  • Drizzle remaining 2 tsp.
  • oil over dip.