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EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) DIP



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This is a spicy dip that could be served with Flat Bread, Nan bread or Turkish Bread. The recipe was found in a book called 'Creative food - Finger Food' by The Australian Woman's Weekly.

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     Spreads

Time 50m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (300 g) eggplants, medium size
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup yoghurt (natural yoghurt)

Steps:

  • Place eggplant on oven tray. Bake, uncovered, in moderate oven 180°C about 40 minutes or until soft.
  • Remove eggplant and place eggplant in paper bag for 10 minutes.
  • Remove and discard eggplant skin, chop flesh.
  • Blend or process eggplant with remaining ingredients until smooth. You may need to add more yoghurt depending how smooth or thick you prefer your dip. Cover, refrigerate until cold.

MEDITERRANEAN EGGPLANT DIP



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I love Mediterranean food, and the flavors in this dip are so vibrant. We make our own mini sandwiches once this platter is complete. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large eggplant (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
4 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
10 drops liquid smoke, optional
Minced fresh parsley
Optional ingredients: Naan flatbread wedges or miniature pitas, cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, julienned red pepper, baby carrots and Greek olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut eggplant crosswise into 1-in. slices; place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Top with onion and garlic cloves. Drizzle with oil., Roast until eggplant is very soft, 40-45 minutes, turning and stirring vegetables once. Cool slightly., Place eggplant mixture in a food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke., Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with flatbread and vegetables as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CURRIED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) DIP



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This recipe was developed out of a need to use up eggplant that are going nuts out in my garden. We love Indian food and this was inspired by a spiced eggplant we eat with our favorite curry.

Provided by MacChef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium eggplants
1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 teaspoons ginger, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon cilantro
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Prick eggplants and roast for 35-40 minutes until colapsed and wrinkled. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a small pan and add onion over medium heat and cook 3-4 minutes. Add next 6 ingredients and saute until onions are soft and mixture is fragrant.
  • Pour mixture in food processor and cool slightly. Add yogurt, cilantro and tomato paste and process until smooth.
  • Remove the pulp from the roasted eggplant and put into processor and process until smooth. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Process again for 30 seconds. Serve hot, cold or room temp with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.3, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 25.7, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 2.2

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) DIP



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Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 cups of dip, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 eggplant (approx 1 pound)
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, to taste
1 cup fresh tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise.
  • Bake, cut side down, on a greased cookie sheet at 400 degrees F for 60 minutes.
  • As the eggplant cools, gently squeeze out the excess liquid.
  • Use a spoon to scoop pulp from the skin; discard skin.
  • Place the pulp in a bowl and mash with a fork.
  • Using a garlic press, crush the garlic into the bowl.
  • Add all of the other ingredients and blend well. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Serve with pita crackers, endive leaves, sliced cucumber, or other vegetable dippers.
  • Also good with 1/4 cup yoghurt, a bit of toasted sesame oil, and red wine or balsamic vinegar added.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 32.1, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1.3

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