Mamaghannouj

Ingredients

• 750 g. zucchini, grilled whole until softened and lightly charred on the outside
• 1/4 c. tahini
• Juice from 1 large lemon
• 1-2 garlic cloves (2 if you want your mama ghannouj to be extra garlicky)
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling on top

Instructions

1. Cut the top and the bottom off of each zucchini and allow them to cool. Once cooled, cut them into large chunks.
2. Combine zucchini, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, and olive oil in blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle additional olive oil over the top, if desired. (I also like sprinkling mine with a little smoked paprika. It’s not traditional, but it’s delicious!) Serve with fresh veggies, pita bread or chips, or crackers.