Smoky Baba Ganoush

• 1 md Eggplant; (about 1 1/4 pounds)
• 1 Clove garlic; finely chopped
• 2 tb Bottled balsamic vinaigrette; (i am using straight balsamic vinegar)
• 1/2 Salt
• 1/8 ts Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375.

2. 2

   Cut eggplant in half lengthwise.

3. 3

   Score flesh side with fork.

4. 4

   Place halves, skin side down on baking pan.

5. 5

   Bake in oven for about 30 minutes or until eggplant is softened.

6. 6

   Let cool.

7. 7

   Scrape eggplant flesh into food procecessor.

8. 8

   Add garlic and balsamic, salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Process until the mixture is smooth.

10. 10

    Serve with pitas, crackers or crudites.