Perfect for any occasion, Baba Ganoush is a healthy and delicious appetizer that will satisfy the most enthusiast eaters. This fantastic recipe requires only 30 to 40 minutes of actual cooking time and over two hours of total cooling time to lock in the authentic flavor.
Ingredients:
· 2 medium-sized eggplants equaling around 1-1/2 pounds
· 3 Tablespoons of olive oil
· 3 olives for garnish
· ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley
· ¼ cup of tahini
· ¼ cup of fresh-squeezed lemon juice
· Salt and pepper to taste
· Warmed sections of pita bread
Directions:
First, preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is being preheated, prick the eggplants with a fork to soften. Next, arrange the eggplants on a non-stick cooking sheet and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. At this point the eggplants should have collapsed. Allow them to cool for 10 minutes then cut each eggplant in half in the longest direction and scoop the flesh.
Place the flesh in a food processor until smooth. An alternative option is to use a fork or potato masher to soften the flesh. While processing, add the lemon juice, tahini and salt and pepper to taste until well-blended. Next, slowly drip 3 tablespoons of olive until the processed mixture becomes creamy. Chill the concoction for at least two hours.
Finally, drizzle additional olive oil on top, sprinkle with the parsley spice and garnish with olives. Serve them in a shallow bowl with warm pita points surrounding the bowl to add an artistic feel.