*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    BABA GHANNUJ (EGGPLANT APPETIZER)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    Large eggplant
   1                    Clove garlic -- crushed
   1       t            Salt
     1/4   c            Tahini -- Sesame Seed Paste
   2       tb           Water
     1/4   c            Lemon juice
                        Lemon wedges
                        Parsley
                        Olive oil

  Set oven to 375F. Wash eggplant and remove stem.
  Pierce with a fork 4-6 times. Place in baking dish.
  Bake for 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven
  and run under cold water. Peel and mash; set aside. In
  serving bowl combine garlic, salt, and Tahini.
  Gradually add water and lemon juice, beating well.
  Fold in mashed eggplant. Garnish with lemon wedges,
  finely chopped parsley and a sprinkle of olive oil.
  Scoop up eggplant with pieces of Pita Bread to eat or
  serve as a side dish with any meal. Shared by Rita
  Taule, Prodigy ID# BTVC62A.
 


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