Ingredients

  • 1 small head garlic
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Reserved eggplant from Moussaka recipe
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 pita pockets, cut into quarters and toasted

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Slice off the pointed top of the garlic and put it on a square of aluminum foil, cut side up.
  • Drizzle with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap it up, put it on a baking sheet, and bake until the garlic is soft, about 45 minutes.
  • Unwrap and let cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Into the bowl of a food processor, squeeze in the roasted garlic.
  • Add the reserved eggplant, parsley, cumin, and lemon juice and pulse to combine.
  • With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Scoop the dip into a bowl, sprinkle with paprika, and serve with the toasted pita.