Simple Baba Ganoush

Enjoy tastings of this recipe courtesy of shareholder Tanya Rotenberg at this week's pickup. 

Ingredients:

1 medium or 3/4 of a large eggplant
1 large clove garlic, grated or finely minced
1 lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp Tahini
sea salt
Optional: 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, parsley or basil, chopped
olive oil (for roasting)

Instructions:
Preheat oven to high broil (or medium if you have the ability) and position a rack at the top of the oven.

Slice your eggplant into 1/4 inch rounds and sprinkle with sea salt and place in a colander in the sink to drain any excess liquid. After 10 minutes, rinse slightly and then pat dry between two towels.

Arrange on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Roast for 5-10 minutes, turning once or twice, until the eggplant is softened and golden brown. Remove from pan, stack and wrap the rounds in foil to lock in moisture – wait 5 minutes.

Peel away most of the skin of the eggplant (a little is OK) and add flesh to a food processor. It should be soft and tender and the skin should come off easy.

Add lemon juice, garlic, tahini, a pinch of salt and mix until creamy. Add herbs last and pulse to incorporate. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. I added a bit more tahini and another pinch of salt.

Serve with pita and/or pita chips and veggies. Will keep covered in the fridge for several days.

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