Lebanese Baba Ghanoush Without Tahini Food

LEBANESE BABA GHANOUSH WITHOUT TAHINI

Steps:

• Place the eggplants over a high gas flame on your stove. Allow it to char on all sides, turning the eggplant every 5 minutes to get a nice smokey flavor. Once cooked, set aside on a plate to cool.
• Alternatively, preheat your oven to 450F. Place the eggplants on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until charred on the outside and cooked through. Allow to cool.
• Once cooled, scoop the flesh out of each eggplant and into a food processor. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Taste and add more lemon juice, oil, or salt if needed.
• Serve garnished with parsley and olive oil.

LEBANESE BABA GHANOUSH

Steps:

• Grill the whole aubergines, turning them frequently until the skin blackens and blisters. Remove the peel, chop roughly and leave to drain in a colander.
• Squeeze as much liquid out of teh aubergines and place in a processor. Addd the garlic, tahini, ground almonds, lemon juice and cumin, season to taste and process to a smooth paste. Rough chop half of the mint leaves and stir into the dip.
• Spoon dip into a bowl and scatter remaining leaves and the olive oil on top. Serve with toasted pitta bread.