This is an amazing dip that always turns people's heads. I tend to tell people that it like hummus instead of saying an eggplant dip. I find that helps get people to try it instead of turning their nose.
1. With a paring knife, make small slits in the eggplants and insert the garlic.
2. Build a fire using large charcoal or wood; let it burn down to embers.
3. When ready to cook, place the eggplants directly on the embers, raking any loose coals around them with a grill hoe or tongs. Grill until the skins are charred all over and the flesh is very soft,
15 to 20 minutes in all, turning frequently with tongs.
4. Transfer the eggplants to a plate to cool. Peel the burnt skin off the eggplants. (Don’t worry about removing every last bit.)
5. Coarsely puree the eggplants with their garlic in a food processor. Add the tahini, 2 tablespoons of oil, the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste for seasoning, adding salt or lemon juice as necessary; the mixture should be very flavorful. Add the parsley and process in short bursts, just to mix.
6. Spoon the dip into a small bowl lined with lettuce leaves, drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, and sprinkle with paprika.
Serve with lemon wedges, cucumbers and warm pita bread. Also, if you are in a pinch you can place the eggplants on the grill (gas or charcoal) until they are dark and skin is cracking.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (213g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 157 | ||
Calories from Fat: 101 (64%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 11.2g | 15 % | |
Saturated Fat 1.6g | 8 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 2.6g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 208mg | 7 % | |
Potassium 490.8mg | 13 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 14.2g | 4 % | |
Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 29 % | |
Sugars, other 7g | ||
Protein 3.4g | 5 % | |
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Calories per serving: 157
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