BABA GANOUJ - WIPER

4 eggplants
4 cloves garlic
Juice of 4 lemons
6 T tahini (sesame paste)
6 T EVOO
Salt & pepper to taste

Roast eggplant on grill ( if you are B-B-Q-ing,) turning once,
or until flesh is very tender. 
   (You may do the same in 450 degree oven.)
When cool enough to handle, remove peel. 
In a food processor, mince garlic. 
Add eggplant flesh, lemon juice, tahini and olive oil. 
Process to blend (may be smooth or a little chunky). 
Add salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with sliced tomatoes and serve with fresh or toasted 
pita bread.

T = tablespoon
EVOO = Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Wiper = a dish that you wipe the plate for

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