EGGPLANT SPREAD - ROMANIAN APPETIZER (PUTTLAJEL OR PATLAGEA VANA

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Eggplant Spread - Romanian Appetizer (Puttlajel or Patlagea Vana image

This was a recipe that my paternal grandmother brought with her from Romania. This is a recipe that you either like or don't like. I have always loved this recipe.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium eggplants
2 medium onions (chopped)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 slices white bread or 10 slices pita bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Wrap the eggplants in aluminum foil and place onto baking sheet.
  • Bake until soft and the skin is charred, about 1 hour.
  • Slice open the eggplants and scoop out all of the insides, placing it into a large bowl.
  • Chop the eggplants with a fork and add the chopped onions, oil, salt and pepper.
  • Mix well with a fork.
  • Spread this rough mixture onto the slices of white bread or pita bread and serve as an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1063.9, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 7.7, Protein 5.4

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