Grilled Garlic Eggplant Dip Food

GRILLED EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium. Brush the bell pepper with some of the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush the eggplant slices on both sides with more of the canola oil, season with salt and pepper.
• Grill the eggplant until charred on the first side, about 3 minutes. Turn and continue grilling until tender, another 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the eggplant to a cutting board. Grill the bell pepper, turning occasionally, until charred all over and tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let steam while you make the eggplant puree.
• Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle them with salt, and mash and smear them to a paste using the side of a knife. Remove the skin from the eggplant and transfer the flesh to a food processor. Add the garlic paste, tahini, yogurt, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and the lemon zest, oregano and smoked paprika. Process until smooth and thick. Add salt to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and let sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Peel, seed and dice the bell pepper.
• Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over the dip. Top with the diced peppers and the chopped parsley. Serve with warm pita or lavash.

EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Grill 2 eggplants over medium-high heat, turning, until soft, 30 minutes. Cool, then scoop out and puree the flesh in a food processor with 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt. Top with olive oil and parsley and serve with flatbread and vegetables.
• Per serving (does not include flatbread and vegetables for serving): Calories 247; Total Fat 21 grams; Saturated Fat 3 grams; Protein 3 grams; Total Carbohydrate 16 grams; Sugar: 7 grams; Fiber 9 grams; Cholesterol 0 milligrams; Sodium 152 milligrams

SMOKY EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Remove grate and prepare a charcoal grill for medium heat (coals should be covered with ash and glowing red with no black remaining). Place eggplants directly on coals and cook, turning occasionally, until skins are completely charred and flesh is collapsed, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and let cool. (Or, you can grill on the grate of a gas or charcoal grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, 20-25 minutes.)
• Split eggplants lengthwise and scoop flesh from skin into a medium bowl (it's okay if bits of charred skin get in there too). Mash eggplant with a fork to break up, then mix in garlic, yogurt, chopped mint, red pepper flakes, and 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt.
• To serve, drizzle dip with more oil and top with mint leaves.
• Do Ahead
• Dip can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

GRILLED EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Grill eggplant, covered, over medium, turning once, until collapsed, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool. Halve and scrape out flesh; discard skin. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out excess liquid. Mix in 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, extra-virgin olive oil, and fresh lemon juice; season with coarse salt. Serve with grilled or toasted baguette slices.

GRILLED EGGPLANT DIP (MUTABAL)

Steps:

• Preheat a charcoal grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Prick the skin of the eggplants several times with a knife.
• Cook directly on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until eggplants have collapsed and are very soft and the skin has charred, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to cool, about 15 minutes.
• When eggplants are cool enough to handle, cut them in half and scrape out the flesh. Put the flesh into a colander and place over a bowl to drain, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a mixing bowl, add crushed garlic and salt, and mash until creamy, about 5 minutes. Whisk in lemon juice, tahini, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and black pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Taste, adjust seasonings, and stir in parsley and mint. Transfer to a small dish. Use the back of a spoon to swirl indentations on the surface, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

GRILLED GARLIC EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• Wash and dry eggplants. Peel garlic and set aside. If the cloves are very large, cut in half. Make multiple 1/2-inch slits in the eggplant and stud with garlic. Push towards the center of the eggplant so the garlic is not sticking out. When done, coat eggplant with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Place in the center of the cooking grate until the eggplants have collapsed and are soft. You will need to turn occasionally. This will take approximately 30 minutes, depending on the size of the eggplants. When very soft, cut in half and scrape flesh and garlic from skin. Mash with a fork and mix in enough olive oil to make creamy. Season with salt, pepper and parsley. Serve with pita wedges or flatbread.

GRILLED SESAME-EGGPLANT DIP WITH PITA WEDGES

Steps:

• Place eggplants on preheated grill or directly over gas burner on stive.
• Grill until skin is blackened and cracked and eggplant is tender and collapsing, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes.
• Transfer to baking sheet and cool briefly.
• Cut eggplants in half.
• Scoop flesh into large sieve set over a bowl; discard skins.
• Drain at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• Place eggplants in large bowl; smash finely.
• Heat sesame oil in large skillet medium-high heat.
• Add 1 1/4 cups green onions, garlic and ginger.
• Saute until onions soften, about 2 minutes.
• Add eggplant, mix in soy sauce, vinegar and chili-garlic sauce.
• Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
• Mix in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and chill (up to 1 day ahead.).
• Bring to room temperature before using.
• Toast pits breads on preheated grill or directly over gas burner on stove until beginning to char.
• Cut into wedges.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Place eggplant dip in another bowl.
• Sprinkle with remaining green onions and cilantro.
• Serve with pita wedges.

MEDITERRANEAN EGGPLANT DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine chickpeas, basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and eggplant; process until smooth.
• While processor is running add olive oil in a steady stream; process until smooth.
• Transfer to a serving dish.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Garnish with fresh basil and walnuts.