Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush (sometimes spelled baba ghanoush), a Middle Eastern spread and dip is
similar to hummus, but is made with eggplant instead of chickpeas (garbanzo beans).
This vegetarian and vegan recipe is particularly hummus-like, since it uses some
chickpeas for a thicker texture.

Serves 50

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 large eggplant
• 1 cup chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)
• 10 cloves garlic
• 1 cup lemon juice
• ½ cup Tahini
• I tsp sea salt
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 cup fresh chopped parsley
• ½ cup toasted pine nuts

PREPARATION:

Slice eggplants in half, and roast in 400 degree conventional oven for approximately 45
minutes, or until soft.

Allow to cool slightly, and then scoop out inside of eggplant, leaving skin behind.

In a blender or food processor, combine eggplant and remaining ingredients, except oil ,
pine nuts, and parsley, until smooth.

Mixture will be somewhat thick. Slowly incorporate olive oil until well mixed. Mix in
chopped parsley by hand.