Roasted eggplant spread, also known as baba ganoush, is a delicious and versatile Middle Eastern dip or spread made from roasted eggplants. It is a popular appetizer, snack, or side dish and is commonly served with pita bread, crackers, or vegetables. Its smoky and creamy texture gives a unique and delightful culinary experience. Baba ganoush is a great way to enjoy eggplants and can be tailored to various taste preferences by adjusting the spices and herbs used. It is not only easy to make but also a healthy dish as it is packed with nutrients and antioxidants. In this article, we will explore the best recipe for cooking roasted eggplant spread, providing step-by-step instructions and tips to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
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ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the eggplant, bell pepper, and onion into 1-inch cubes. Toss them in a large bowl with the garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes, until the vegetables are lightly browned and soft, tossing once during cooking.
- Cool slightly.
- Place the vegetables in a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add the tomato paste, and pulse 3 or 4 times to blend. Taste for salt and pepper.
ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
Black pepper and garlic perk up this out-of-the-ordinary spread that hits the spot on a crisp cracker or toasted bread slice. -Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Mix first 4 ingredients. Place vegetables in a large bowl; toss with oil mixture. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Roast vegetables until softened and lightly browned, 45-50 minutes, stirring once., Transfer to a food processor; cool slightly. Add tomato paste; pulse just until blended (mixture should be chunky)., Transfer to a bowl; cool completely. Serve with baguette slices or crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED EGGPLANT, ONION AND GARLIC DIP OR SPREAD
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
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.
GARLIC ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
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
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.
ROASTED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SPREAD
I just saw this being made on the Barefoot Contessa on FoodTV and think it will be something special. Why don't you try it with me?
Provided by Geema
Categories Spreads
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the eggplant, bell pepper, and onion into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss them in a large bowl with the garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them on a baking sheet; roast for 45 minutes, until the vegetables are lightly browned and soft, tossing once during cooking.
- Cool slightly.
- Place the vegetables in a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add the tomato paste, and pulse 3 or 4 times to blend.
- It should still have a lot of texture left, and not completely pureed.
- Taste for salt and pepper.
ROASTED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) SPREAD
Serve warm or cold as a spread for crostini or toasted Italian bread slices. A suggestion from Katia that I think is fabulous, is to add a sprinkle of balsamic and a dash of parmesan to your bagel, crostini, sandwich etc.. to really put this over the top! Thanks Katia!
Provided by Brenda.
Categories Spreads
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange the eggplant in a single layer on a nonstick coated baking sheet.
- Stir the olive oil and garlic together in a small bowl and lightly brush on both sides of the eggplant.
- Roast eggplant slices until lightly browned, turning once, about 20 minutes per side. Cool slightly.
- Coarsely chop the eggplant and combine with the red peppers and capers; add black pepper to taste.
ROASTED EGGPLANT, TAHINI, AND YOGURT SPREAD
A super yummy spread that goes great on pita, in a sandwich, or just eaten plain.
Provided by LORIBARRY
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Arrange eggplants, cut-side up, on a baking sheet.
- Cut about 1/4 inch off the top portion of the garlic, exposing the cloves. Place garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil and wrap foil around garlic, sealing the edges together.
- Roast the eggplant and garlic in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes; remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
- Scoop the flesh from the roasted eggplant and put in a food processor. Remove roasted garlic cloves from the peels and add to food processor. Add yogurt, parsley, tahini, salt, and pepper to food processor; blend until spread is smooth. Transfer spread to a serving bowl.
- Cook and stir pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Top spread with toasted pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 17.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
SPICY ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD WITH PITA TRIANGLES
Categories Condiment/Spread Vegetable Appetizer Bake Cocktail Party Vegetarian Quick & Easy
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Eggplant Spread: Preheat oven to 450. Spray 2 large (shiny) baking sheets with cooking spray. Whisk oil and next 4 ingrediants in large bowl. Add eggplant, bell peppers, and onions. Toss to coat. Divide mixture between the two sheets. Roast until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, turning occasionally, about 35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes on sheets. Transfer half of vegetable mixture to food processor. Using on/off turns, process until coarse puree forms. Transfer to bowl. Repeat with remaining mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in parsley. Can be made one day ahead. Cover, chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. Pita Triangles: Preheat oven to 450. Place pita triangles on large baking sheet. Arrange in single layer. Spray with olive oil. Lightly salt and pepper (optional). Bake about 3 minutes. Take pan out of oven and flip over the triangles. Spray with olive oil. Return to oven and bake another 3-4 minutes. Cool completely. Can be made 8 hours ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
ROMANIAN ROASTED EGGPLANT SPREAD
Healthy and refreshing roasted eggplant spread or dip. Garnish with tomatoes and olives and eat it with a slice of bread.
Provided by SAFAD
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Poke eggplant with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven until skin is charred and eggplant is soft, about 45 minutes. Cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Peel eggplant and drain in a colander for 30 minutes. Chop eggplant very finely.
- Place eggplant in a bowl and blend using an electric mixer. Gradually add oil and keep mixing until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add yogurt and salt; mix well. Stir in chopped onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
Tips:
- To choose the best eggplants, look for ones that are firm and heavy for their size, with smooth, blemish-free skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft, shriveled, or have brown spots.
- Before roasting the eggplants, pierce them with a fork or knife to allow the steam to escape during cooking. This will prevent them from bursting.
- Roast the eggplants at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) for about 30 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred. The skin should be wrinkled and easy to peel off.
- Once the eggplants are roasted, let them cool slightly before handling them. The skin can be easily peeled off once they are cool enough to handle.
- To make the eggplant spread, simply mash the roasted eggplant with a fork or potato masher until it is smooth and creamy. You can also use a food processor to make the spread.
- Season the eggplant spread to taste with salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as cumin, coriander, or paprika, to taste.
- Serve the eggplant spread as a dip with pita bread, crackers, or vegetables. You can also use it as a sandwich spread or as a topping for grilled meats or fish.
Conclusion:
Roasted eggplant spread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up leftover roasted eggplant, and it is also a healthy and affordable option for a snack or appetizer. With its smoky flavor and creamy texture, roasted eggplant spread is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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