SPICY SPANISH EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) DIP

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A wonderful topping for toates baguette slices. From cooking light and my only change when preparing is to omit the roasted red bell peppers (1/2 cup chopped if you would like to add them)

Provided by Kanzeda

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (1 lb) eggplants
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped finely
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 anchovy fillets, canned chopped (about 1/3 ounce)
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Pierce eggplants several times with a fork; place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes turning often, until blackened.Cool slightly; peel. Drain eggplant pulp in a colander for 5 minutesthen chop.
  • Combine tomato paste and next 5 ingredients (through ground red pepper) in a small bowl, stirring until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic cook 6 minutes , stirring occasionally. Stir in eggplant, tomato paste mixture, and anchovies; cook 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in parsley and spoon it into a bowl. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Makes 12 1/2 servings.

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