Baba Ghanoush

Ingredients

• 1  large eggplant (about 1-1/2 pounds)
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon minced garlic
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
•   Toasted pitas or Garlic Pita Chips (see Recipe Center)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Halve the eggplant lengthwise and place cut side down on prepared sheet. Prick skin all over with a fork. Bake 25 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

2. Remove eggplant peel with a small knife. Transfer pulp to a food processor or blender and add the lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic, and salt, then process or blend until smooth. Transfer dip to a bowl and stir in the parsley. Serve with toasted pitas or Garlic Pita Chips. Makes 32 servings (2 cups).