"Shakeology" Is Today's Healthy Blue Plate Special : Baba Ganoush

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Baba Ganoush

Team Beachbody Kitchen

2 small eggplants (about 6 to 8 inches long)
3 Tbsp. tahini (sesame paste)
1 lemon
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp. salt

Broil eggplant until top is blackened. Then rotate 1/4 turn and repeat until all four sides are blackened. Scoop out the insides and discard skin. Juice the lemon. Mince the garlic. Add garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and salt to the eggplant and mix. Water may be added to desired consistency.

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