Baba Ghanouj

Directions

1. 1
   If you have a gas stove, use tongs to hold the eggplant over a medium flame until the skin chars.
2. 2
   Poke holes in the skin with a fork and bake on a foil-lined baking sheet at 400 degrees for about 30-40 minutes, until cooked through.
3. 3
   If you have a grill, skip step one and grill the eggplant over indirect heat instead of baking.
4. 4
   When the eggplant is cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and put the pulp into a bowl or food processor.
5. 5
   Add the tahini, salt, garlic and lemon juice and mash it together with a fork or process until it reaches your desired consistency.
6. 6
   Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with pine nuts and/or pomegranate seeds.