Baba Ganouj With Roasted Red Pepper Garnish

Submitted by Papagayita

"A healthier version of the traditional recipe, incorporating plain yogurt. Serve with crudites, pita, bread, etc."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 large eggplant
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons plain yogurt (add (to taste)
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice (approx 1 lg lemon)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• olive oil (to taste)
• salt (to taste)

directions

1. Drizzle eggplant with olive oil, poke some holes in it with a fork.
2. Drizzle red bell pepper with oil if you wish.
3. Roast eggplant & pepper in an oven at 350F for a hour, turning occasionally.
4. Remove from oven and let cool for several minutes. Remove skin from bell pepper and chop coarsely. Reserve for garnish.
5. Discard eggplant skin, scoop out flesh of eggplant and combine with rest of ingredients in blender or chop coarsely and mix well.
6. Garnish with bell pepper and parsley.