CREAMED EGGPLANT

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Provided by Aleksandra Crapanzano

Categories     side dish

Time 2h10m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1 1/2-pound eggplants, peeled and diced
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 large lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 tablespoon sesame paste (tahini)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Put the eggplants in a roasting pan with 1/2 cup of the olive oil and the lemon juice. Season all over with salt and pepper. Cover tightly with foil and bake in the oven until completely collapsed, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Scrape the contents of the roasting pan into a blender. Add the cumin, garlic and sesame paste, and blend, adding the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil in a thin stream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature with roast leg of lamb or as a dip with crunchy bread and pickled chilies.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 286, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 486 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Terree Jackson
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This creamed eggplant dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jinnat Sultana
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I would definitely recommend this creamed eggplant dish to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make vegetarian dish.


Munni Mow
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This creamed eggplant dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Muhammad Hassan Ali
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this creamed eggplant dish was actually really good! The cream sauce was rich and flavorful, and the eggplant was cooked perfectly.


Mammereki Moloatsi
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This was my first time making creamed eggplant and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Khristopher
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I love this creamed eggplant dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ayaz ali Baloch
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The creamed eggplant was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sterling Marjadsingh
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I've made this creamed eggplant dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant, and it's also a very affordable dish to make.


Queen Mashaba
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This creamed eggplant dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were rich and creamy, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make vegetarian dish.