Grilled Baba Ganoush

Name: Grilled Baba Ganoush
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, top and bottom removed, cut into ¾ inch (2 cm) thick slices; Olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; Juice of ½ lemon; 2 tbsp (30 ml) tahini; ½ tsp (2.5 ml) smoked paprika + extra for serving; ¼ tsp (1 ml) cumin; Fresh parsley, for serving; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation 20 min
Cooking 10 min
Servings 4
Freezing I do not suggest

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Ingredients

2 medium eggplants, top and bottom removed, cut into ¾ inch (2 cm) thick slices
Olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of ½ lemon
2 tbsp (30 ml) tahini
½ tsp (2.5 ml) smoked paprika + extra for serving
¼ tsp (1 ml) cumin
Fresh parsley, for serving
Salt and freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

Place the eggplant slices on a large baking sheet, brush generously with olive oil on both sides, then season with salt and pepper.
Preheat the barbecue to high heat, then reduce to medium heat.
Place the baking sheet on the grill grate and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the flesh is tender. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
Remove the skin from the eggplant slices and place them in a food processor. Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, tahini and spices. Season with salt and pepper, then blend until smooth.
Pour into a large bowl and drizzle with a thin stream of olive oil. Decorate with smoked paprika and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with fresh vegetables and crackers.