Ingredients

2 small eggplants, pricked

1 clove garlic, minced

1 to 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Coarse salt

Pinch red pepper flakes

Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Radishes, wax beans, or carrots, for dipping

Preparation

Broil eggplants on a rimmed baking sheet, turning occasionally, until soft and charred, about 20 minutes. When cool, remove skin and stems and mash flesh.

Stir in garlic and lemon juice and season with salt and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with oil and serve with vegetables.