MELITZANOSALATA RECIPE
Steps:
- Keep the eggplant whole and pierce with a fork in a few places.
- Smoke the eggplant. Place the eggplant over a gas flame, grill or under a broiler, and cook, turning around using a pair of tongs, until the skin is fully charred, and the eggplant is quite tender.
- Cool and drain eggplant. Place the eggplant in a bowl and set aside until cool enough to handle (a bowl is helpful because the eggplant will release some juices). Peel the charred skins off and discard. Cut the eggplant into chunks and place in a colander to get rid of any remaining excess juices (about 10 more minutes).
- Transfer the eggplant to a mixing bowl. Add the garlic, onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil. Add salt and pepper and spices (if using). Mix to combine and use your fork to break up the eggplant into smaller chunks.
- At this point, if you have the time, it's a good idea to cover and chill the eggplant dip in the fridge for a few brief minutes.
- Transfer the eggplant dip to a serving plate and spread. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil. Arrange Garnish with lemon zest, parsley, red onions, olives, a sprinkle of feta. Serve with crusty bread or pita bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 203.3 mg, Fiber 5.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ROASTED EGGPLANT DIP
Here's a fun way to use some of your garden-fresh eggplant crop. This chunky guacamole-like dip--seasoned with lemon juice, onions and chives--goes great with pita wedges or melba toast. Field editor Nina Hall of Citrus Heights, California contributed this recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pierce eggplant several times with a fork. Place eggplant and onions in a shallow foil-lined baking pan. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Cool. Peel and cube the eggplant., In a blender, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, oil, salt, pepper, eggplant and onions. Cover and process until almost smooth. Add 2 tablespoons chives; cover and process until blended. , Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with remaining chives. Serve with pita wedges and carrots if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH GARLIC AND HERBS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings (3 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the eggplant pieces in a large colander and sprinkle all over with the 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Set in the sink to drain for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Put a baking sheet in the oven to heat for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the shallot and garlic, and push to the side of the cutting board. Chop the parsley, then draw the shallots and garlic in with the herbs and chop them together, until finely chopped. Stir the aromatics and walnut oil together in a serving bowl.
- Toss the purged eggplant with the olive oil and pepper. Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and brush or drizzle with olive oil. Spread the eggplant out on the pan and return to the oven. Roast until the eggplant is tender yet firm and rich brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, toss with garlic and herbs. Serve right away or at room temperature.
RUSTIC EGGPLANT DIP (MELANZANOSALATA)
Grilling the eggplant adds a wonderful smoky flavor. But broiling or roasting it makes a dip that's just as delicious. The eggplant can be grilled or broiled several hours or up to 2 days before making the salad. For best flavor, make the dip a day ahead.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Vegetable
Time 4h40m
Yield 2 cups, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare a medium gas or charcoal grill fire (charcoal will give a smokier flavor). Prick the eggplants once with the tip of a paring knife to prevent them from swelling and exploding and rub all over with 1 Tbs. of the oil. Grill, covered but turning every few minutes, until the eggplants are very soft inside and the skins are charred, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
- Cut the stems off the eggplants and peel away the charred skin; discard the stems and skin. Coarsely chop the flesh and transfer it to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 1 teaspoons oil and the tomato, onion, parsley, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano or marjoram, thyme, mint, 1 teaspoons salt, and 1/8 teaspoons pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Season to taste with more salt. Serve cool or at room temperature with fresh pita wedges or toasted pita chips.
- Variations: Can't grill the eggplant? Use the oven. To broil the eggplants, position a rack 6 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Prick the eggplants once with a paring knife to prevent them from exploding. Put them on the baking sheet and rub all over with 1 Tbs. olive oil. Broil, turning once, until the skin is charred in spots and the flesh is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. If your oven doesn't have a broiler element, you can roast the eggplants instead. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 450°F Prick and oil the eggplants as directed above. Roast until the skins are wrinkled and the eggplant flesh is very soft, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3.4, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 1.5
ROASTED EGGPLANT DIP
Roasting the eggplant in its skin steams the flesh, turning it soft and silky-great for a dip to serve with pita wedges as an appetizer.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place eggplant and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet and rub with 2 tablespoons oil. Roast until garlic is soft and golden, 20 minutes. Remove garlic and set aside. Continue to roast eggplant until soft and deflated, 20 to 25 minutes more. Let cool 20 minutes.
- Slice eggplant open and scrape flesh into the bowl of a food processor. Peel garlic and add to bowl, along with lemon juice, tahini, salt, and 2 tablespoons oil. Process until smooth. (To store, refrigerate, up to 2 days.) Serve drizzled with more oil and a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g
RUSTIC ROASTED EGGPLANT DIP WITH FRESH HERBS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash and cut stems off eggplants. Rub eggplants and pepper with 2 T. olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes. Peel away the charred skin from the eggplant, coarsely chop the flesh and transfer it to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 1 T. of olive oil and the tomato, onion, parsley, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano or marjoram, thyme, mint, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Season to taste with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve cool or at room temperature with fresh pita wedges or toasted pita chips.
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