EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)-TAHINI DIP

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A distinctly Middle-Eastern dip known as Baba Ghanouj with a robust flavor of tahini blending with the smoky flavor of eggplant - makes a very inviting, exotically-flavored appetizer.

Provided by eatrealfood

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large eggplant
4 tablespoons tahini
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup ground almonds
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Roast eggplant under the broiler, turning frequently, until the skin is charred and blistered.
  • Peel away the skin, chop flesh roughly and drain in a colander for 30 minutes, and then press or blot to leak out as much liquid from the flesh as you can.
  • Put eggplant flesh into blender, add tahini, garlic, almonds, lemon juice, cumin powder, salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to serving bowl, fold in mint leaves and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Goes well with pita crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 15, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 5.5

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