Eggplant Delight

This Eggplant Delight is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that transforms humble roasted eggplant into a luxurious spread. The deep, smoky notes from baking the eggplant until tender are beautifully balanced by fresh, bright accents of lemon juice and crisp green peppers. Finely minced onions, garlic, and scallions add aromatic complexity, while a touch of sugar brings out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. Ideal for vegans and those watching their calorie intake, this dish offers rich texture without heavy creams or cheeses. It pairs wonderfully with low-fat crackers or warm pita bread, making it a versatile addition to any casual gathering, lunch spread, or healthy dinner table. Simple to prepare yet impressive in taste, it highlights the natural flavors of fresh vegetables.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 20

Calories: 234.6

Dietary: Gluten-free, Low-cal, Vegetarian

Description

This Eggplant Delight is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that transforms humble roasted eggplant into a luxurious spread. The deep, smoky notes from baking the eggplant until tender are beautifully balanced by fresh, bright accents of lemon juice and crisp green peppers. Finely minced onions, garlic, and scallions add aromatic complexity, while a touch of sugar brings out the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. Ideal for vegans and those watching their calorie intake, this dish offers rich texture without heavy creams or cheeses. It pairs wonderfully with low-fat crackers or warm pita bread, making it a versatile addition to any casual gathering, lunch spread, or healthy dinner table. Simple to prepare yet impressive in taste, it highlights the natural flavors of fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

2 ea Eggplants
1/4 cup Scallion,finely minced
1/4 cup Green pepper,finely chopped
1/4 cup Olive oil
1 teaspoon Lemon juice-fresh or more
1/4 cup Onion,finely minced
1 teaspoon Garlic,finely minced
1 cup Tomato,finely chopped,peeled
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 ea Grond pepper to taste

Directions

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
2
Wash and dry the eggplants, then place them whole on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
3
Wrap the eggplants tightly in the foil and place them directly on the oven rack.
4
Bake for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the eggplants are completely soft and collapsed when pressed gently.
5
Remove the foil packet from the oven and let the eggplants cool for about 15-20 minutes until they are cool enough to handle.
6
Carefully unwrap the foil and slice the eggplants open lengthwise. Scoop out the soft pulp into a large mixing bowl, discarding the skin.
7
Use a fork or potato masher to mash the eggplant pulp until it reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency (you should have about 3 cups).
8
Add the minced onion, minced scallions, minced garlic, chopped green pepper, and chopped tomatoes to the mashed eggplant.
9
Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, and ground black pepper to taste.
10
Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the flavors are distributed evenly.
11
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice for brightness or pepper for heat.
12
Serve immediately as a spread on low-fat crackers or with warm pita bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 20

Amount Per Serving
Calories 234.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.1g25%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 10.9mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 25.1g9%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g37%
Sugars 6.3g
Protein 4.9g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: eggplant, dip, roasted, vegan, healthy, side-dish, american, tomato, garlic, olive-oil, spread, low-cal, vegetable, scallion, green-pepper, lemon, onion, crackers, appetizer, plant-based

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