Baba Ghanoush with Pita Bread

Ingredients

• 1 large Large eggplant
• 0.25 cup Tahini
• 3 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 pieces Pita bread

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2Prick the eggplant all over with a fork and place it on a baking sheet.
3. 3Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the eggplant is very soft and the skin is slightly wrinkled.
4. 4Let the eggplant cool slightly, then cut it in half and scoop out the flesh into a colander. Discard the skin.
5. 5Let the eggplant flesh drain for about 15 minutes to remove excess liquid.
6. 6In a food processor, combine the drained eggplant flesh, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth and creamy.
7. 7Transfer the baba ghanoush to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
8. 8Serve with warm pita bread.

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