Delicious Baba Ghannouj

Directions

and cut into ½ inch cubes (about 3 cups) Steam eggplant until tender, about 8 minutes.

Place cooked eggplant in food processor.

Add tahini (sesame paste),lemon juice, and garlic.

Puree.

Stir in remaining ingredients; spoon into serving bowl.

Garnish with parsley sprig and sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Serve warm or chill.

Makes 2 cups.

HINTS: - smaller eggplants have thinner peels and a sweeter flavor.

Select those with firm skin free of soft spots.

Store sesame seeds in cool, dark place in refrigerator.