"This baba ganoush recipe is the best! It's easy to make, too (no food processor required). You'll need eggplant, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds Italian eggplants (about 2 small-to-medium eggplants*)
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2 medium cloves of garlic, pressed or minced
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2 tablespoons lemon juice, more if necessary
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1/4 cup tahini
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing the eggplant and garnish
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus extra for garnish
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3/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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Pinch of smoked paprika, for garnish
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Serving suggestions: warmed or toasted pita wedges, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, etc.