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Red Pepper Pesto Baba Ghanoush 🍆

I can’t believe how easy baba ghanoush is to make! You can super easily add even more flavor to it by using @fixafoods red pepper pesto!

You can find @fixafoods at @centraloregonlocavore Meet the Makers event, this Thursday, Oct 15, from 5-6 pm. Stop in-store and try a sample for yourself!

🍆Ingredients:
* 1 large eggplant
* ⅓ Fixa Foods Red Pepper Romesco
* 2 tbsp tahini
* 1 garlic clove, roasted
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* ½ tsp cumin
* Salt + pepper, to taste
For topping
* Fresh parsley
* Pomegranate seeds
* Smoked paprika
* Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

🧑‍🍳Instructions:
* Score eggplant and roast cut-side down at 425°F for 30–40 minutes, until deeply browned and collapsed. Roast garlic take out when browned
* Scoop out the flesh and let it drain for 10–15 minutes.
* Add eggplant, romesco, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and cumin to a blender. Blend until smooth, adding olive oil if needed for creaminess.
* Season with salt + pepper to taste.
* Transfer to a bowl and finish with parsley, pomegranate seeds, smoked paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.
* Serve with crackers, cucumber, carrots and other fresh veggies. 🌿

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