STUFFED EGGPLANT DIP
This dip is popular with family and friends, especially when we can feature our homegrown vegetables. Serving it in eggplant shells makes for a fun presentation.-Marcia Marcoux, Charlton, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Remove pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Brush inside of shell with lemon juice; set aside., Place eggplant pulp in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Set aside. , In a large skillet, saute the green pepper, celery, onion and carrot in oil for 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, cilantro, vinegar, garlic, salt, basil, cayenne and eggplant pulp. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until thickened. , Spoon dip into eggplant shells. Serve with pita wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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MD Shirful
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.
Ashik Ridoy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplants, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors is amazing.
Priyantha Silwa
[email protected]Used ground chicken instead of beef and it came out so moist and flavorful. Perfect appetizer for a party.
Wilsonrpg
[email protected]Not a fan. The eggplants were soggy and the filling was dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Dawid Kowalczyk
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the filling was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it came out great.
Hamza Koko
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. The filling is so versatile, I can't wait to try it with different variations.
Sleeping Cell
[email protected]I didn't have any bread crumbs so I used crushed up pretzels instead. It worked perfectly! The stuffed eggplants were a hit at my party.
Shamniaz Khan khan
[email protected]Really easy to make and so tasty. I used canned tomatoes and it still came out great. Will definitely make again!
Kgomotso Njunju
[email protected]The eggplants turned out a little mushy for me, but the flavor was amazing! I loved the combination of textures and flavors. Will try again with a different cooking method
Ali Waqas
[email protected]This stuffed was so delicious! I used a combination of ground turkey and beef, and added some chopped red peppers for extra flavor. The eggplants came out perfectly tender, and the filling was flavorful. My family and friends loved it, will definitel