Middle East Eggplant Spread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Pierce each eggplant with fork; place in a shallow casserole.
3. 3
   Bake until eggplant begins to look like it is imploding.
4. 4
   Skin should be puckered, and eggplant looks convex.
5. 5
   Remove from oven; cool until it is easy to handle.
6. 6
   Slit eggplant and scoop out pulp into food processor.
7. 7
   Process until it is pureed.