Baba Ganoush is the new hummus - originally posted on Oct 15/12

You know about hummus, right?  It's a dip made from chick peas and a few other ingredients.  Creamy and delicious, it's a healthy, high fibre dip for veggies, pita or crackers.  Heck, it's great as a sandwich spread too.  I used to make it all the time.  A bowl of hummus was always in my fridge.

Then one day I'd had enough.  I couldn't eat any more.  I stopped making it.  When I wanted a dip, I made one from mayonnaise and yogurt.  Not nearly as high fibre as hummus, so I ate less of it.
I have great news!  Great news for you and me.  Baba Ganoush is the new hummus.
Yup-you heard it here first.
This all vegetable dip is creamy and delicious and super duper healthy.  You can make it creamier by stirring in some mayonnaise or sour cream...or even Greek yogurt.  I encourage you to try it without first.  You just may love it.

1 eggplant
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses (or lemon juice)
1/4 cup tahini
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
salt to taste

Roast the eggplant at 350F for about an hour, until it's soft and wrinkly.  Let it cool until you can handle it.
Peel, chop and throw it in a food processor with the other ingredients and puree until smooth.