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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Eggplant
Preheat your grill or oven to high heat. Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh with a knife in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin.
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- 3
Char the Eggplant
Place the eggplant cut side down on the grill or baking sheet. Grill or roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and charred.
- 4
Smash and Dress
Once cooked, remove the eggplant from the heat. Use a fork or a potato masher to smash the flesh slightly. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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