Baba ghannuj

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375.
2. 2
   Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Place whole, unpeeled eggplant on baking sheet.
4. 4
   Cut onion in half and drizzle cut sides with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
5. 5
   Roast veggies 45 minutes, turning occasionally.
6. 6
   Cut eggplant in half to cool.
7. 7
   When cool enough to handle, scoop center into colander to drain.
8. 8
   Blend all but 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, and cayenne in food processor until smooth.
9. 9
   Chill.
10. 10
    Drizzle with remainjng olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and cayenne, if desired.
11. 11
    Serve with vegetables, pita bread or chips, etc.