ROASTED EGGPLANT, ONION AND GARLIC DIP OR SPREAD

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Roasted Eggplant, Onion and Garlic Dip or Spread image

Saw this on FoodTV's Cooking Thin show. This was easy to make and tasty. It was voted a hit in my house. Serve it with crackers or pita bread. It can be made ahead of time.

Provided by Ducky

Categories     Spreads

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small eggplant
1 onion
3 cloves garlic (increase or decrease to taste)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
salt
black pepper, coarsely ground
1/4 cup cilantro, loosely packed roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Rub eggplant and onion with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake about 25-30 minutes, until the eggplant and onion have softened, turning once.
  • Add the garlic to the baking sheet at the baking halfway point, approximately 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool until able to handle.
  • Peel the eggplant and garlic and place into food processor (easiest way to get the eggplant is to cut in half and scoop it out with a spoon).
  • Cut the onion into quarters or large chunks and add to the food processor.
  • Add vinegar, lemon juice, parmesan, salt and pepper.
  • Pulse until it is of a dip or spread consistency.
  • Add cilantro and briefly pulse.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Refrigerate until ready to eat.

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