Baba Ganoush

Directions

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   Put the whole eggplant on the grill, rotating it around until the skin is completely charred.
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   Let the eggplant cool.
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   Once cool, halve and scoop out the flesh, blend in a food processor with the lemon juice and olive oil until smooth.
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   Mash the salt and garlic together and combine with the eggplant, along with the tahini.
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   Before serving, drizzle with olive oil.
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   I highly recommend cooking the eggplant in the grill for a nice smoky flavor.
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   For an alternative way of cooking it, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prick eggplant all over with a fork.
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    Bake whole until tender (about 30 minutes).