Sesame Eggplant

Directions

1. 1
   Poke the eggplant in a couple of places with a fork and bake at 350F for about 1 hour until very soft.
2. 2
   Let cool.
3. 3
   Scoop out all of the pulp and discard skin.
4. 4
   Mash pulp well and add all other ingredients (except sesame seeds).
5. 5
   Roast sesame seeds in a small pan on stovetop or 400F oven, stirring if needed.
6. 6
   When light brown in color, remove from heat and let cool.
7. 7
   Stir half of the sesame seeds into the eggplant mixture.
8. 8
   Turn the eggplant mixture into an attractive serving dish and sprinkle remaining sesame seeds over the top.
9. 9
   This dish may be served as an appetizer with crackers or breadsticks.
10. 10
    It is also a great condiment for Baked Polenta squares, and goes very well with an antipasto platter.