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                   BABA GHANNUJ (EGGPLANT APPETIZER)

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  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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