Spicy Eggplant Dip
(makes 2 cups)
Ingredients:
2 medium eggplants, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400 deg. F. Line a heavy baking sheet with foil.
2. Brush the cut sides of the eggplant with 1 tablespoon of the oil and
arrange cut side down on the baking sheet. Bake until cut sides are
browned and eggplant is soft (about 25 minutes).
3. Combine remaining oil and garlic in a skillet and heat over low heat
until garlic sizzles. Stir in cumin and remove from heat.
4. Scoop out softened eggplant, chop finely and then add to skillet.
Add ginger, bell pepper, and parsley. Stir mixture over low heat until
blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature.
TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size: 1/4 cup (149 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 71
Calories from fat 34
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 6 mg
Total Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin A 10%
Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 0%
Iron 4%
Courtesy of
Metro KC
