Baba Ghanoush; Guacamole - Cuisinart CSB-300C Instruction And Recipe Booklet

This popular roasted eggplant dip dish is great as a dip for vegetables
or pita, but is also nice as a sandwich spread. To achieve the signature
charred flavour, cooking the eggplant over an open flame is the way
to go, but you can also just broil or roast it in your oven so until the
Makes about 1¼ cups (300 ml)
1 medium eggplant [about 1 pound (454 g)], not peeled
1 garlic clove, peeled
1
/ cup (75 ml) fresh parsley leaves
3
2 tablespoons (30 ml) tahini
2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons (10 ml) extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt
1. Prick the eggplant evenly on all sides with the tines of a fork. Char
the eggplant. This can be done in one of two ways: If you have a gas
stove, you can char over the stove (the faster method). Holding the
eggplant with heatproof tongs, place over the flame of the stove and
carefully turn the eggplant until all sides are blackened. Set aside
to cool slightly. The second method is to char in an oven under the
broiler. Set on a rack fit into a foil-lined baking pan. Place as close as
possible to the broiler/top element and turn every 5 to 10 minutes,
until all sides are charred (this may not get as blackened as it would
over an open flame). It is important for the flesh to be very soft, to
the point where the eggplant is falling apart. This can take anywhere
between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on your oven. Note: This is
a great task for your toaster oven! Once the eggplant is charred, set
aside to cool slightly.
2. Put the garlic into the chopping cup. Process on Speed 5 to chop.
Add the remaining ingredients, and then scrape in the flesh (not the
skin) of the eggplant into the bowl (discard any seeds). Process on
Speed 5 until completely combined.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Nutritional information per serving [2 tablespoons (30 ml)]:
Calories 37 (54% from fat) • carb. 4g • sugars 1g • pro. 1g • fat 2g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 153mg • calc. 33mg • fiber 2g
This popular Mexican specialty is delicious with chips and
vegetable crudités, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Makes about 1 cup (250 ml)
1 small garlic clove, peeled
½ small jalapeño, seeded and quartered
¼ cup (60 ml) grape tomatoes

Baba Ghanoush

eggplant is cooked to a soft consistency.

Guacamole

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