Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 eggplant (large)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ large lemon (juiced)
  • 1 cup chickpeas (drained)
  • 2 Tbsp tahini
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp each salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice eggplant into ¼ inch thick rounds and set on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil, then bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until soft, flipping eggplant over halfway through cooking.
  • Peel away the skin of the eggplant and add the flesh to a food processor, along with the garlic, lemon, chickpeas, tahini, paprika, salt, and pepper. Puree until smooth, taste, and add more seasonings to suit your taste.