Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Dip)

Baba Ghanoush is a dip similar to hummus made from eggplant. I discovered it when I was looking for a recipe to use up leftover eggplant. It's so different and SO good!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  eggplant
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2  tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste)
• 2  tablespoons fresh basil
• 1  tablespoon of fresh mint
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Dice eggplant into about 1 inch cubes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss diced eggplant with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes or until tender.
3. Add roasted eggplant and remaining ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth.
4. Serve with pita wedges.