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Melitzanosalata Greek Eggplant Dip

Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large purple eggplants
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • sea salt, to taste
  • freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bake the eggplants in a preheated oven at 200°C. You can either bake them whole or sliced in half length-wise, depending on how much time you’ve got to bake them. If you choose to bake them whole, use a fork to make some holes in the aubergines, place them on a tray and bake for about 1 hour.
  • Peel the eggplants and dice the pulp.
  • Place the pulp and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and vigorously mix with a wooden spoon. If you prefer your melitzanosalata to have a creamier texture, then add the ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse, adding the olive oil gradually in a steady stream. Alternatively, mash the eggplants using a fork. Let the melitzanosalata cool down and put it in the fridge to allow the flavours to mingle.
  • Serve the melitzanosalata in a small bowl garnished with a whole black olive, and enjoy!
Keyword Dip, Eggplant, Greek Eggplant Dip, Melitzanosalata
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