Baba Ghannouj (Eggplant And Sesame Puree) Recipe

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   Place eggplant on center shelf in warm oven.

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   Cook till soft, turning often.

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   Peel off skin while warm.

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   Remove stem and end of eggplant, if hard.

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   Chop flesh.

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   Put in blender or possibly food processor.

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   Puree.

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   Blend in most of the lemon juice.

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   Gradually add in tahini.

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    Crush garlic into a paste with 1 tsp.

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    salt.

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    Add in to eggplant.

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    Beat well.

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    Adjust flavor with lemon juice and remaining salt.

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    Beat in extra virgin olive oil and parsley.

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    If using food processor, put about 4 sprigs of parsley into container.

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    Process till minced, but still visible.

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    Place in shallow dish.

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    Garnish with parsley.

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    Serve with Arab bread as an appetizer.

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    NOTES : If making ahead, store in a sealed container in refrigerator.

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    Bring to room temperature before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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