GARLIC ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD

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This comes from Coastal Living, and the recipe is credited to Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Tampa. I haven't been to this cafe, but the Pappas family is well-known in Florida for their wonderful Greek food.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium eggplants, peeled and sliced thinly (1/8-inch)
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
roasted bell pepper, slices (optional)
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle eggplant slices with 2 1/2 tsp salt and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F Rinse eggplant and place on oiled baking sheets; add garlic.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until the eggplant edges are crispy and the garlic us tender.
  • Cool slightly so it can be handled; chop eggplant and garlic.
  • Combine eggplant mixture, lemon juice, olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl.
  • Spoon onto crostini (or crackers, pita chips, etc) and garnish as desired.

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