Ingredients

2large eggplants,(about 2 lbs each)

3tbspolive oil

¾tspsalt

½tspfresh ground black pepper

8pitas

¼cuplemon juice,(from about 1 lemon)

1cuptahini

¾tspground cumin

2garlic cloves

3¾lbsromaine lettuce,(1 small head)

1plum tomato

1cucumber

½tspwine vinegar

Preparation

Heat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Put the eggplant cubes on a large baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oil and ¼ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.

Arrange the cubes in a single layer and roast, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until soft and golden. Set aside to cool.

Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F.

Wrap the pitas in aluminum foil, making two packets of four, and warm in the oven for 10 minutes.

Put the roasted eggplant, the lemon juice, tahini, cumin, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt in a blender or food processor puree until smooth.

In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. Add the vinegar and the remaining tablespoon of oil and ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

Spread some of the baba ghanouj on each pita and then top with the salad. Enjoy!