EGGPLANT PURéE WITH WALNUTS

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Provided by Diane Kochilas

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Vegetable     Bake     Vegetarian     Walnut     Eggplant

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large eggplants
2 to 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/2 cup shelled walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons strained fresh lemon juice
1 to 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt to taste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash the eggplants and pat dry. Puncture the skin in several places with a fork. Place on an ungreased pan and bake for about 25 minutes, turning, until the skin is blistered and shriveled. Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes, until easy to handle.
  • 2. While the eggplants are roasting, pulse the garlic, walnuts, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil together in a food processor until ground and pastelike.
  • 3. Cut off the stem and cut the eggplant in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scrape out the pulp, discarding as many of the seeds as possible. Add the eggplant, a little at a time, to the bowl of the food processor and pulse on and off. Add the lemon juice, vinegar, and remaining olive oil and pulse until well combined. The eggplant puree does not have to be perfectly smooth. Season with salt and add a bit of sugar if necessary, as eggplants sometimes impart a trace of bitterness.

husam husam
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was starting to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The eggplant pure was delicious and I loved the addition of walnuts. I will definitely be mak


Abbygail Gonzalez
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I made this eggplant pure with walnuts for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Ron Ragan Jr
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This is one of my favorite eggplant recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of smoky eggplant and creamy walnuts. The spices add just the right amount of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Sakwat
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I've made this eggplant pure with walnuts several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's always delicious. I love the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the creamy texture of the walnuts. The spices add j


C J LASTBON ISIMMA
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. My kids loved the creamy texture of the eggplant pure and the sweet flavor of the walnuts. I also liked that this recipe is healthy and nutritious.


Siya prodhan
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I made this eggplant pure with walnuts for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making


Muhsin Abbasi
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This eggplant pure with walnuts is the perfect appetizer or side dish. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the creamy texture of the walnuts. The spices add just the right amount of flavor.


alana k white
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant pure was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking


Ehsan Arif
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was starting to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The eggplant pure was delicious and I loved the addition of walnuts. I will definitely be mak


EMRAN EMRAN
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I made this eggplant pure with walnuts for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


DJabmdaj CJnsma
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This is one of my favorite eggplant recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of smoky eggplant and creamy walnuts. The spices add just the right amount of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Angus
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I've made this eggplant pure with walnuts several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's always delicious. I love the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the creamy texture of the walnuts. The spices add j


Zara Meacock
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. My kids loved the creamy texture of the eggplant pure and the sweet flavor of the walnuts. I also liked that this recipe is healthy and nutritious.


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I made this eggplant pure with walnuts for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The spices were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making


Saadu Hawau
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This eggplant pure with walnuts is the perfect appetizer or side dish. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the creamy texture of the walnuts. The spices add just the right amount of flavor.


Atiya Malik
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant pure was creamy and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking


strawberrycolafloat
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was starting to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The eggplant pure was delicious and I loved the addition of walnuts. I will definitely be mak


Dana Pisani
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I made this eggplant pure with walnuts last night and it was a hit! My family loved the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the creamy texture of the walnuts. The spices added just the right amount of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Smith Mary
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This eggplant pure with walnuts is a delicious and unique dish. The eggplant is roasted to perfection and has a smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy walnuts. The addition of spices like cumin and paprika gives the dish a warm and invitin