Receta Forget the Tahini Baba Ganoush
I like to make baba this time of year with the wonderful selection of eggplants, but I don't keep tahini on hand, it can be hard to find & is costly. This is a recipe without the tahini that my friends & family enjoy.
Tiempo de Prep: | Lebanese |
Tiempo para Cocinar: | Raciónes: 4 |
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- preheat oven to 400.
- Wash and dry eggplant before prickling several times all over with a sharp knife.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Lay eggplants on baking sheet and roast in oven for about 45 minutes or until eggplants are soft to the touch & look deflated.
- Cool eggplants completely.
- Cut off stems and slice lengthwise.
- Scrape out flesh and put in blender, add oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Can be served at room temperature or chilled in pita bread or can be used as a dip with pita chips.
- Garnish with black olives and tomato wedges & sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes if desired if served as dip.
- Enjoy!