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Melitzanosalata Recipe (Greek Eggplant Dip Recipe)
Melitzanosalata, or Greek Eggplant Dip, is a simple yet tasty dish of roasted eggplant, garlic, oil, and lemon juice. It's perfect spread on toasted bread, or as part of a larger Greek meze party!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 184 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for serving
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves and olives for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the eggplants on a foil-lined baking sheet and prick a few times with a fork.
- Roast in the pre-heated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, turning every 15 minutes, until charred and soft.
- Allow the eggplant to rest until cool enough to handle. Peel the skin away from the flesh (if this proves difficult, simple slice the eggplant in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the meat).
- Roughly chop the flesh and place in a colander to drain for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the eggplant to a large bowl and gently mash with a fork.
- Add the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well, taste, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for one hour; serve drizzled with olive oil and topped with whole olives and a sprinkling of parsley.
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Notes
- Storage Info
- If you find yourself with leftover Melitzanosalata, you're in luck because this dip stores quite well! Simply place the remaining dip in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It should keep well for up to five days. I recommend serving it at room temperature or slightly chilled for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
442mg
(18%)
Potassium
550mg
(16%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 442mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.