Baba Ghanouj - Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 eggplant (1 medium or 2 small)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh
1/4 cup tahini
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 parsley, minced
black pepper, to taste
1 pinch cayenne (optional)
for garnish
olive oil
parsley

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350.
Line baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with non stick cooking spray.
Slice egglplant(s) in half lengthwise, and place face-down on baking sheet.
Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until very tender.
Cool until comfortable to handle.
Scoop out the eggplant flesh and discard the skin.
Place in food processor wth garlic, lemon juice, tahini, salt and corriander.
Puree until smooth.
Add minced parsley and pulse to combine.
Pour into bowl, check for salt, add pepper and cayenne (if using).
Chill for half hour, or until ready to serve.
Top with a drizzle of olive oil and some parsely.