MASHED EGGPLANT WITH CAPERS, SCALLIONS AND PARSLEY
Summer is the perfect time to adopt the Mediterranean custom of serving savory little room temperature dishes for casual nibbling, referred to as mezze throughout the Middle East. An assortment of mezze can precede a larger feast, served as appetizers, or you may make an informal meal of mezze, picnic-style, indoors or out. This lemony Turkish-style eggplant dip fits the bill beautifully, spread on baguette toasts or crisp pita bread.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dips and spreads, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the capers in a bowl and rinse off salt thoroughly with lukewarm water. Soak rinsed capers in lukewarm water for 20 minutes. Drain and rinse again, then blot dry. Chop roughly and set aside.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Peel eggplants and cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss cubes in a mixing bowl with salt and pepper, then drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat. Place on a baking sheet in one layer and roast uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and tender when pierced with a fork. Cool.
- Put cooked eggplants in a food processor and pulse briefly. Add capers, scallions, parsley, garlic, lemon zest and juice, pomegranate molasses, yogurt, cayenne and 2 tablespoons olive oil and blend until well combined. Transfer to a bowl. (May be prepared and stored at cool room temperature, covered, up to 2 hours in advance, or refrigerated for up to a week.)
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve eggplant spread on toast, sprinkled with scallions and parsley, or as a dip for pita bread.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 86, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 416 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
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Osuolale Adeola
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I think I would have liked it more if it had been more flavorful.
Jayden Taylor
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if it had been easier to make.
Omar Nabata
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too oily. I think I would have liked it more if it had been cooked with less oil.
Kaylynn Mcgregor
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if it had a bit more spice.
Teon Johnson
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it! The eggplant was so creamy and flavorful, and the capers and scallions added a nice touch.
Ashraf Fouad
[email protected]This was a really good recipe. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were all very well-balanced.
Alia Ashraf
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I actually really enjoyed this recipe. The capers and scallions added a nice touch, and the eggplant was very creamy.
Christine Kadzo
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck, and it was a big hit. The eggplant was so creamy and flavorful, and the capers and scallions added a nice brightness.
Qazi Muhammad Harwal
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it! The eggplant was so creamy and flavorful, and the capers and scallions added a nice touch.
MUKASA MEDDY
[email protected]This was a really good recipe. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and the flavors were all very well-balanced.
udayaraj sapkota
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple, but it's so flavorful. I always get compliments on it when I make it.
Salman Howlaber
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Malik Zada
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party, and everyone loved it. The eggplant was so creamy and flavorful.
mani qureshi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I actually really enjoyed this recipe. The capers and scallions added a nice touch, and the eggplant was very creamy.
charles boyd
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the flavors all worked together really well.
Royal Mahamud
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night, and it was a hit with my family! The eggplant was so creamy and flavorful, and the capers, scallions, and parsley added a nice brightness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.