Grilled Eggplant Dip

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Ingredients

2 Cylindrical Eggplants (about 1 pound each)
6 cloves Garlic, cut lenghtwise into 3 or 4 lengthwise wedges
3 tablespoons Tahini
3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons fresh Lemon juice, or more to taste, plus lemon wedges for serving
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Salt (Kosher or Sea), or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, or more to taste
3 tablespoons Flat-Leaf Parsley, minced
Lettuce Leaves
Hot Paprika
Grilled Pita Bread, for serving

Cooking Instructions

Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.

Make slits in each eggplant and insert the garlic wedges.

When ready to cook, place eggplants on the hot grate and grill until the skins are charred all over and the flesh is very soft 20 to 30 minutes in all, turning with tongs. Transfer the grilled eggplants to a plate to cool.

Peel the burnt skin off the eggplants. Do not worry about removing it all--a few flecks add character.

Coarsely puree the grilled eggplants and their garlic in a food processor.

Add the tahini, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste for seasoning, adding salt or lemon juice as necessary; the mixture should be very flavorful. Add the parsley and process in short bursts, just to mix. Spoon the dip into a small bowl lined with lettuce leaves, drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp oil, and sprinkle with paprika. Serve with lemon wedges and grilled pita bread.

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This recipe has been added to the following public cookbooks:
Holiday Appetizers, Summer Vegetables, Cooking Avec Robert, Backyard Barbecue Favorites, Mahoney Family

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★	Js4501 05/26/08 01:12 PM	Winner Dip..healthy and delicious This is a wonderful cracker dip served with any type cocktail or appetizer selection. My guests like to spoon it on cracker, drizzle a bit of olive oil and some cracked pepper.....this could be a meal all by itself !
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆	brobin4229 12/31/07 02:30 PM	Grilled Eggplant Dip This is an excellent dip..I used minced bottled garlic instead of bothering with the whole garlic. I put all of the ingredients in the blender...Friends and family just love it. I served it with whole wheat pita wedges. Definately a keeper.