- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 
- Prick eggplant with a fork and place on a cookie sheet lined with foil. 
- Bake the eggplant until it is soft inside, about 20 minutes. 
- Alternatively, grill the eggplant over a gas grill, rotating it around until the skin is completely charred, about 10 minutes. 
- Let the eggplant cool. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, drain off the liquid, and scoop the pulp into a food processor. 
- Process the eggplant until smooth and transfer to a medium bowl. 
- On a cutting board, work garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt together with the flat side of a knife, until it forms a paste. 
- Add the garlic-salt mixture to the eggplant. 
- Stir in the parsley, tahini, and lemon juice. Season with more salt, to taste. Garnish with additional parsley.
 
 Source: FoodNetwork.com