1 medium eggplant
1 cl garlic, minced
1 tbsp tahini
1/8 tsp cumin, ground
Directions
Preheat the broiler. Slic surface. Cool and peel the slices, then
puree in a blender or food processor along with the rest of the
ingredients. Chill and serve with vegetables. Note: Tahini is sesame
paste, made from ground sesame seeds like peanut butter. Available in
health food stores. Serving = 1/3c 68cal; pro 3g, carb 6g, fat 4g,
sodium 38mg exchanges: 1 vegetable + 1 fat
Servings: 1 cup
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