Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6       medium       Eggplants, about 1 1/4 lb each
   1                    Clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
   5       Tablespoon   Tahini (sesame paste)
     1/4   cup          Fresh lemon juice
   3       teaspoon     Salt
   2       pinch        Freshly ground pepper
                        Chopped parsley, for garnish

Preparation:

1. Heat oven to 425'. Place each eggplant directly over the flame of a gas burner or under a broiler, turning occasionally until skin is lightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes, or until the eggplants have shriveled and feel very soft all over when pressed. Let sit until cool enough to handle. 2. Slit each eggplant open and remove seeds (don't worry if you miss a few). Scrape flesh from skin with a table knife and transfer to a large bowl. It's okay if some charred skin is included. Discard skin and seeds. 3. Mash eggplant with a fork or whisk untl it is fairly smooth but still has a few lumps. Mix in garlic, tahini, and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper. Adjust flavors as desired. Garnish baba ghanoush with chopped parsley and serve at room temper