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Melitzanosalata (Creamy Eggplant Dip)
Melitzanosalata is a creamy eggplant dip seasoned simply and naturally. Enjoy this delicious dish as an appetizer, spread or side dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 104 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 3 lbs eggplant
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- 1/4 feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the upper third of the oven. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the eggplants lengthwise and brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil. Place them cut side down in the pan. Roast until the interior is very tender and the skin is loose, about 35 minutes.
- Let rest 5 minutes to cool. Scoop the flesh out of each eggplant, discarding the skins, and place in a colander or sieve over a bowl to drain for 10 minutes.
- Transfer eggplant to a bowl and mash with a fork along with other ingredients, or food processor for a smoother texture, pulsing several times while drizzling in the oil to thicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature topped with crumbled feta, chips of choice (pita chips as pictured).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
104kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
398mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
81IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 81IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.