MOROCCAN EGGPLANT DIP

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Serve this to folks who never eat eggplant. They will be amazed. Serve at room temperature with wheat crackers.

Provided by MJodyH

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ pounds eggplant, unpeeled, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, cumin, salt, sugar, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until golden, about 2 minutes. Add eggplant and red bell pepper; pour in tomato sauce mixture. Simmer, covered, until eggplant and red bell pepper soften, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer eggplant mixture to a food processor; pulse until it reaches the desired consistency. Sprinkle cilantro over dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Ujjwal Pandit Chhetri
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I think this dip would be even better if it was served with some pita bread or crackers.


Nabin Chy
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The dip was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Johannes Nicholaas
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This dip is the perfect balance of smoky, creamy, and tangy. I can't get enough of it!


Maxiii Omg
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I love the smoky flavor of the eggplant in this dip.


Beloved Gundebelovedapton
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I found the instructions a bit confusing. I think it would be helpful to include some pictures.


Jacques Theron
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The dip was a bit too smoky for my taste.


Carlancia Brisco
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This dip is so versatile! I've used it as a spread on sandwiches, a dip for vegetables, and even as a sauce for chicken. It's always delicious.


Ana Gugava
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Easy to make and very tasty.


Moazzam bhutto Moazzam bhutto
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I thought the dip was a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


womba machayi
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Good, but a bit too oily for my taste.


Sanga Chal da
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I've made this dip several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so well-balanced and it's the perfect appetizer or snack.


Gianna Holley
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Delicious! This dip is a real crowd-pleaser.