Baba Ghanoush (roasted Eggplant (aubergine) Dip)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 eggplant
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°.
• 2 dice eggplant into about 1 inch cubes. drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. toss diced eggplant with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes or until tender.
• 3 add roasted eggplant and remaining ingredients to a food processor. process until smooth.
• 4 serve with pita wedges.