Babaganoush

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. 2
   Cut eggplant in half, prick eggplant with a fork and place on a cookie sheet lined with foil.
3. 3
   Bake the eggplant until it is soft inside, about 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Let the eggplant cool.
5. 5
   Drain off the liquid, and scoop the pulp into a food processor.
6. 6
   Process the eggplant until smooth and transfer to a medium bowl.
7. 7
   Press garlic and add the garlic, tahini, mayonaise, parsley and lemon juice.
8. 8
   Blend.
9. 9
   Season with more salt, to taste.
10. 10
    Garnish with additional parsley.