Prep
1 hr 20 min
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil need more for serving
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
METHOD
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and wrap the eggplant in foil. Roast the eggplant for 50 to 60 minutes, or until it is soft and collapses to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and set aside. And one way to get a real flavor punch try grilling it, to add a smoky taste if you prefer.
- Once cool to the touch, peel the skin from the eggplant, removing any big clumps of seeds. Place the flesh in a strainer over a bowl and let stand for 20 minutes to remove excess water.
- Place the eggplant flesh, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes, if using. Serve with pita
