Baba Ganoush

Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: downshiftology.com
Category: Appetizer

Ingredients
2 whole Eggplants (2-2 1/2 pounds total)
1⁄4 cup Tahini
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Parsley (chopped)

Directions
  1. Turn your stovetop to medium-high heat and place your eggplants above the flames. Use tongs to rotate the eggplant every 3-4 minutes. Roast for about 15 minutes, until the skin is deeply charred and the eggplant starts to deflate. Place the eggplants in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow them to steam and cool for 15 minutes.
  2. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh onto a cutting board. Roughly chop the eggplants and add the chopped eggplants to a large mixing bowl and use a fork to mash it up.
  3. Once it becomes a nice chunky consistency, add in the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and parsley. Give everything a good stir with until it’s well combined.
  4. Transfer the final baba ganoush into a small bowl and garnish with extra chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.