ROASTED EGGPLANT AND GARLIC DIP WITH PARSLEY

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Garlic     Vegetable     Bake     Vegetarian     Buffet     Eggplant     Healthy     Vegan     Sesame     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon olive oil plus additional for coating eggplant
1 large head garlic, unpeeled
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/3 cup well-stirred tahini (sesame seed paste)*
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
pita wedges, toasted if desired
*available at specialty food shops, natural food stores, and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Prick eggplant with a fork several times and on a baking sheet rub with just enough oil to coat.
  • Cut off and discard top quarter of garlic head to expose cloves and set garlic in middle of a large piece of foil. Drizzle garlic with 1 teaspoon oil and enclose completely in foil. Place foil packet next to eggplant on baking sheet and roast in middle of oven, turning eggplant after 30 minutes, 45 to 50 minutes, or until eggplant is very soft and collapsed. Unwrap garlic carefully and cool eggplant and garlic on baking sheet.
  • Transfer eggplant to cutting board. Cut off and discard stem end and halve eggplant lengthwise. Scoop flesh out into a bowl, scraping as close to skin as possible. Pour off any liquid accumulated in bowl.
  • Squeeze roasted garlic from skins into a food processor. Add eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, parsley, and salt to taste and blend until smooth and parsley is minced fine. Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Transfer dip to a bowl and serve with pita wedges.

Tam Chao
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This dip is a great appetizer or snack.


SADAF SINHA
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I love the smoky flavor of the roasted eggplant in this dip.


frikel Almero
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This dip is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


omer Bruh
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I made this dip for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Mamd Jan
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This dip is perfect for serving with pita chips, crackers, or vegetables.


Markeisha Williams
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I love the addition of parsley to this dip. It really brightens up the flavor.


Nekiyah Jackman
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This dip is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I always have a few eggplants in my fridge and I'm always looking for new ways to use them.


Md Rohul amin
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this dip, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious and I love the smoky flavor of the eggplant.


Damaris Maingi
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This is my new favorite dip! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Miryan Chavez
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I made this dip for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


Schola Oyango
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This dip is so good! I love the combination of roasted eggplant and garlic. It's perfect for a party or a casual get-together.


eleftheriaa venierhh
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I've never made eggplant dip before, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing. The dip was creamy and flavorful, with a perfect balance of smokiness and garlic. I'll definitely be making this again!


Simlindile Mkhonto
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This roasted eggplant and garlic dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. I love the smoky flavor of the roasted eggplant and the garlicky, herbaceous flavor of the dip. I served it with pita chips and it was a big hit with my guests.