ROASTED EGGPLANT AND GARLIC DIP WITH PARSLEY

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Garlic     Vegetable     Bake     Vegetarian     Buffet     Eggplant     Healthy     Vegan     Sesame     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon olive oil plus additional for coating eggplant
1 large head garlic, unpeeled
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/3 cup well-stirred tahini (sesame seed paste)*
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
pita wedges, toasted if desired
*available at specialty food shops, natural food stores, and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Prick eggplant with a fork several times and on a baking sheet rub with just enough oil to coat.
  • Cut off and discard top quarter of garlic head to expose cloves and set garlic in middle of a large piece of foil. Drizzle garlic with 1 teaspoon oil and enclose completely in foil. Place foil packet next to eggplant on baking sheet and roast in middle of oven, turning eggplant after 30 minutes, 45 to 50 minutes, or until eggplant is very soft and collapsed. Unwrap garlic carefully and cool eggplant and garlic on baking sheet.
  • Transfer eggplant to cutting board. Cut off and discard stem end and halve eggplant lengthwise. Scoop flesh out into a bowl, scraping as close to skin as possible. Pour off any liquid accumulated in bowl.
  • Squeeze roasted garlic from skins into a food processor. Add eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, parsley, and salt to taste and blend until smooth and parsley is minced fine. Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Transfer dip to a bowl and serve with pita wedges.

LindaBenardette kajumba
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This dip is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the combination of roasted eggplant and garlic. It's the perfect appetizer or snack.


Botros Youssef
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I was looking for a healthy and delicious dip to serve at my next party, and this roasted eggplant and garlic dip fit the bill perfectly! It was a huge hit with my guests, and I'm sure it will be a hit at your next party too.


Leila Gogichaishvili
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This dip is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the roasted eggplant. It's the perfect appetizer or snack.


Kimberly Moos
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dip is amazing! The roasting process really brings out the flavor of the eggplant, and the garlic and parsley add the perfect touch. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Skye 1415
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This dip is to die for! The roasted eggplant is so creamy and flavorful, and the garlic and parsley add the perfect amount of zing. I could eat this dip every day.


macy abbot
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I've been looking for a good roasted eggplant dip recipe, and this one is perfect! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the garlic and parsley complement the eggplant.


md Munna mondol
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This dip is delicious! I love the smoky flavor of the roasted eggplant. It's the perfect appetizer or snack.


SOJIB SIKDER
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I made this dip for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Max James
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This dip is amazing! I love the combination of roasted eggplant and garlic. It's so smoky and flavorful. I served it with pita chips and it was a huge hit.


Shania Staton
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This is the best eggplant dip I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the roasted garlic adds a delicious depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


binay koirala
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I've made this dip several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love the smoky flavor of the roasted eggplant, and the garlic and parsley add the perfect amount of flavor. This dip


Terri White -Piccola (Time)
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This roasted eggplant and garlic dip is absolutely divine! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the texture is incredibly smooth and creamy. I served it with pita chips and fresh vegetables, and it was a huge hit with my guests. This dip is defin