Baba Ghanouj

A traditional Middle Eastern dish. Serve with pita bread triangles.

Ingredients

2 large eggplants

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1/3 cup tahini (available in most grocery stores)

3 cloves garlic, sliced in half

2 teaspoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

3 Tablespoons lemon juice

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

Honey Tips

Honey Is Magic

In the days before biology and botany were understood, people thought it was a special kind of magic that turned flower nectar into honey.

Directions

Slice eggplants into 1/2 inch thick rounds and brush with olive oil. Grill or broil eggplant slices until brown, turning once, being careful not to burn. Let cool. Peel or trim away skin and cut slices into quarters. Puree eggplant in food processor. Add remaining ingredients (except parsley) and continue processing for 1 to 2 minutes, until mixture is thick and creamy. Garnish with parsley.
Yields: about 4 cups