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Ingredients
- 2 lb Eggplant (2 medium or possibly 1 lg whole and unpeeled
- 1/4 c. Tahini (sesame paste)
- 1/4 c. Fresh lemon juice
- 1 lrg Clove garlic crushed
- 1/4 c. Finely chopped onion
- Â Â Salt, if you like, to taste
- Â Â Freshly grnd black pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp. Oil,preferably olive (optional)
- 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh parsley
- Â Â Note, to make your own Tahini combine in a blender:
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Water
- 1/4 c. Finely grnd (in a blender or possibly with mortar and pestle) sesame seeds
Directions
- 1. Prick the eggplant in several places with a fork, place it on a baking sheet , and broil in a preheated broiler for about 20 min, turning the vegetable several times so which the skin chars on all sides. Let the eggplant cold.
- 2. When the eggplant is cold sufficient to handle, cut it in half and scrape out the flesh into a bowl, throw away the skin, and mash the eggplant with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Cover the mix and chill it.
- 3. Before serving, sprinkle the spread with the oil, if you like, and chopped parsley, and serve it with pita, fresh or possibly toasted, or possibly as a dip for fresh vegetables.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 118g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 88 | |
| Calories from Fat 53 | 60% |
| Total Fat 6.2g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 0.74g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.05g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium 264mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 8.02g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 2.59g | 2% |
| Protein 2.31g | 4% |
