Baba Ghanouj on Pita Recipe

Name: Baba Ghanouj on Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants (about 2 pounds each), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 8 pitas; 1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 1 lemon); 1/3 cup tahini; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 small head romaine lettuce (about 3/4 pound), cut crosswise into 1-inch strips (about 5 cups); 1 plum tomato, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into thin strips; 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced thin; 1/2 teaspoon wine vinegar

Servings: persons

2 large eggplants (about 2 pounds each), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
8 pitas
1/4 cup lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
1/3 cup tahini
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small head romaine lettuce (about 3/4 pound), cut crosswise into 1-inch strips (about 5 cups)
1 plum tomato, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into thin strips
1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon wine vinegar

1
Heat the oven to 450.
2
Put the eggplant cubes on a large baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
3
Arrange the cubes in a single layer and roast, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 15 minutes.
4
Set aside to cool.
5
Reduce the heat to 350.
6
Wrap the pitas in aluminum foil, making two packets of four, and warm in the oven for 10 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, put the roasted eggplant, the lemon juice, tahini, cumin, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a blender or food processor puree until smooth.
8
In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, and cucumber.
9
Add the vinegar and the remaining tablespoon of oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
10
Toss to combine.
11
Spread some of the baba ghanouj on each pita and then top with the salad.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggplants (about 2 pounds each), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Baba Ghanouj on Pita falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baba Ghanouj on Pita

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