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."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
6-8
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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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Reviews

  1. Mouth-watering Good! I roasted the eggplant onion and a whole bulb of garlic at the same time 25 minutes was perfect.I used half the garlic which was creamy smooth. I think next time I`ll skip the cheese.The cilantro is a must! Very good.
     
  2. This is good dip. I think next time I would only put 1 or 1/2 tsp balsamic in the mix because it was a very prominant flavor and I wanted more eggplant flavor to come through. I forgot the cheese and didn't miss it at all but I bet it would be good!!! Thanks for posting!
     
  3. Hello Ducky, thank you for posting such a delicious spread! We love eggplant and this was just awesome! However, we skipped the cheese entirely(personal preference) and added about 1 tablespoon of minced green pepper. It tasted just right - not too "vinegary". Happy cooking, Diane :=)
     
  4. WOW! This was so so so so good. I can't believe how delicious this was. Unlike Rita, I adored the cheese in it. In fact before serving I sprinkled a little more on top from a nice chunk of reggiano I had on hand. I served this with homemade pita chips.
     
  5. It's a great recipe that can work as a dip, pasta sauce or sandwich spread! I will be making this again!
     
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Current (9/07) review criteria: 5: WOW! This is something with which to impress the guest! 4: We really liked this and will make it again. Instructions were easy to follow. 3: Good basic recipe but needs something to make it a 4 for us and/or there is a problem with instructions. 2: We didn't like the flavor/taste/texture and/or there is a major problem with the instructions. 1: Inedible for us.
 
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