Ingredients
6 large eggplants
2 lemons, juiced
2 tbsp tahini
1 salt
1 large garlic clove
1/4 cup chopped parsley, fresh
2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
Cook eggplants whole on all sides, turning as necessary til lthey are
soft throughout & the skin is charred. Set aside to cool for 1 hour.
Peel eggplants & discard skin. In a mixing bowl, add lemon juice &
tahini. Blend well. Add salt to taste.
Finely chop the garlic clove & add to mashed eggplant. Stir well &
chill. To serve, place in a flat serving dish & garnish with parsley.
Pour olive oil the top.
Joel Rapp, "Mother Earth's Vegetarian Feasts"
Servings: 8 servings
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