Eggplant Dipraita My Family Recipes

EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Grill 2 eggplants over medium-high heat, turning, until soft, 30 minutes. Cool, then scoop out and puree the flesh in a food processor with 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt. Top with olive oil and parsley and serve with flatbread and vegetables.
• Per serving (does not include flatbread and vegetables for serving): Calories 247; Total Fat 21 grams; Saturated Fat 3 grams; Protein 3 grams; Total Carbohydrate 16 grams; Sugar: 7 grams; Fiber 9 grams; Cholesterol 0 milligrams; Sodium 152 milligrams

RUSTIC EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Cut stems from eggplants; pierce several times with a fork. Place eggplants and red pepper on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Rub 2 tablespoons oil over vegetables. , Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Cool slightly. Peel and coarsely chop eggplants; coarsely chop red pepper., In a food processor, combine the tomatoes, onion, parsley, lemon juice, vinegar, herbs, salt, pepper, eggplants, red pepper and remaining oil. Cover and process until blended. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve with pita chips.

CREAMY ROASTED EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Place eggplant halves, cut sides up, on baking sheet. Score flesh with sharp knife; brush with dressing. Top with garlic.
• Bake 30 min. or until eggplant is tender. Cool 15 min. Scoop flesh from centers of eggplant halves; place, with garlic, in blender. Blend until smooth. Discard eggplant shells.
• Spoon eggplant mixture into medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Refrigerate 3 hours.

CREAMY EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Pierce eggplant in several places with fork. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 45 min. or until tender; cool slightly.
• Chop eggplant coarsely; place in food processor. Add Neufchatel and mustard; process until blended. (A few chunks may remain.) Spoon into large bowl. Stir in peppers and onions.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the eggplant, onion, red pepper, mushrooms and oil. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender; add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the olives, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, salt, oregano and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until flavors are blended. Serve warm or at room temperature with pita wedges or chips.

EGGPLANT-PARMESAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Cut eggplant lengthwise in half; place, cut sides down, on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until tender. Cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, mix mayo and garlic until blended; spread onto both sides of bread slices. Place on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 5 min. on each side or until evenly toasted on both sides.
• Scoop pulp from eggplant halves into food processor. Add 3/4 cup pasta sauce, 1/2 cup cheese and 1 Tbsp. basil; process until smooth. Spoon into 1-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining pasta sauce.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through, topping with remaining cheese for the last 5 min. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Serve with garlic toast.

TRADITIONAL EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

Steps:

• In a colander, toss eggplant with 2 teaspoons salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Arrange slices in a single layer on a dish towel and roll up tightly to extract excess water.
• Meanwhile, in a medium pot, bring tomatoes and garlic to a boil. Reduce heat and cook at a rapid simmer until thickened, 30 minutes.
• In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Put flour and eggs in two more shallow dishes. Coat eggplant in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, letting excess drip off. Coat with breadcrumbs.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large straight-sided skillet, heat oil over medium-high (a few breadcrumbs should sizzle when added). In batches, fry eggplant until golden brown and tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.
• Spread 1 cup tomato sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with half the eggplant, overlapping slices slightly, 2 cups sauce, and half the mozzarella. Repeat with remaining eggplant, sauce, and mozzarella, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is golden, about 30 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

ROASTED EGGPLANT, ONION AND GARLIC DIP OR SPREAD

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.

CLASSIC ROASTED EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Pierce eggplant several times with a fork, and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning every 5 minutes, until skin is blackened all over and flesh is very soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand until cool enough to handle.
• Peel off and discard blackened skin; place flesh in the bowl of a food processor, and puree until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in creme fraiche and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature with toasted bread, if desired.