Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant dip)

Prep time:    10-15 minutes

Cook time:   ~45 minutes

Cost:             ~$5

Makes:         2-4 servings

This is another dip that can eaten with crackers or bread as a snack, or as a side dish with dinner. The recipe is similar to making hummus, and can be eaten warm or cold.

I purchased most of the ingredients from the Rootcellar, as they had eggplant on sale, but you can get this vegetable in most stores (though cost will vary).

Ingredients:                                    Cost:                                     

-          2 medium eggplants                      $3

-          Oil

-          1 lemon                                            $0.50

-          3 cloves of garlic                             $0.50

-          Parsley                                              $1

-          Spices (optional)

o   Cayenne

o   Cumin

o   Salt and pepper

What to do:

1.      Preheat the oven to 400°C

2.      Wash and cut the eggplants in half

3.      Put some oil on cut side and place them face down on pan, poking some holes in top with fork

4.      Bake for about 45 minutes until you can easily poke knife through eggplant

5.      Let eggplants cool, scrape insides into bowl and mix in a little oil, spices, and cut up parsley and garlic

6.      Serve warm or cold with crackers and/or bread