GRILLED EGGPLANT HUMMUS

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Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium eggplant
1/2 C good olive oil(more if needed)
2 cloves garlic-sliced
1- 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
Juice of 1/2 lime
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Peel eggplant and cut into 1/2" round slices, brush both sides with olive oil and place on grill. Let grill on both sides until flesh is softened & lightly browned. Remove eggplant from grill and set aside until ready to process. Recipe can be doubled. In a sauce pan add 1/4 C olive oil & sliced garlic. Cook on low until garlic is tender but not burned and oil infuses with garlic flavor. Put garbanzo beans in food processor, add warm garlic and oil and pulse to mix, then add the grilled eggplant. Process with the remaining olive oil until smooth. May need to use a little more olive oil if you like a looser consistency. Remove mixture from processor and taste. Add pepper. Taste. Then mix in fresh lime juice. Enjoy with warm bread, carrots sticks, crackers, etc. Also great as a spread on sandwiches. Much better made a day ahead.