Baba Ghanoush

Ingredients

• 2 pounds eggplant 
• 2 medium garlic clove coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for garnish
• 1 teaspoon flat parsley italian finely chopped for garnish
• 0.3 cup tahini 

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• baking sheet
• broiler

Directions

1. Heat the broiler to high and arrange a rack in the middle. Split eggplants lengthwise and place cut side up on a baking sheet.
2. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil evenly over eggplant and broil until well browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.Scoop out eggplant flesh and place in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment.
3. Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
4. Transfer to a shallow dish, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with parsley.
5. Serve at room temperature or chilled with toasted pita wedges or pita chips.