Baba Ganouj
(Eggplant dip)2 medium eggplants
½ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup finely chopped parsley
¼ cup minced scallions (optional)
juice of one lemon
salt to taste
lots of fresh black pepper
1T. olive oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick eggplants all over with fork. Bake until completely soft and shriveled (about 45 minutes). Or you can microwave for about 10 minutes. Scoop the insides out and mash well.
Combine with all other ingredients, except olive oil. Chill well. Drizzle oil over the top just before serving. Serve with pita bread slices/ and or fresh vegetable slices.