Delicious Baba Ghannouj

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant peeled
• 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 dash cumin ground
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons italian parsley finely chopped

Instructions

1. and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 3 cups) Steam eggplant until tender, about 8 minutes.
2. Place cooked eggplant in food processor.
3. Add tahini (sesame paste),lemon juice, and garlic.
4. Puree.
5. Stir in remaining ingredients; spoon into serving bowl.
6. Garnish with parsley sprig and sprinkle with parsley if desired.
7. Serve warm or chill.
8. Makes 2 cups.
9. HINTS: - smaller eggplants have thinner peels and a sweeter flavor.
10. Select those with firm skin free of soft spots.
11. Store sesame seeds in cool, dark place in refrigerator.