Spicy Baba Ganoush

Makes approximately 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggplants
• 1 small clove of garlic, finely grated
  
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
  
• 2 tablespoons tahini
  
• 1 teaspoon cumin
  
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  
• Juice and zest of one lemon
  
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  
• At least ½ teaspoon hot sauce
  
• A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, for serving
  
• Sumac, for serving
  
• Pita bread, for serving

Preparation:

1. Preheat the broiler. Place the two eggplants on a baking sheet and broil in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes. (You can also use a barbecue for this step). Flip the eggplants after 10 minutes and continue broiling for another 10 minutes. The eggplants should be very tender inside. Set aside and let them cool for at least 5 minutes.

2. In a food processor, add the eggplant flesh by cutting them in the middle and scooping out the tender flesh with a spoon. Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until you achieve a smooth texture.

3. Serve in a large serving bowl and garnish with olive oil and sumac. Serve with pita bread.