Grilled Sesame Eggplant Dip With Pita Wedges Food

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

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.

GRILLED SESAME-EGGPLANT DIP WITH PITA WEDGES

Steps:

• Place eggplants on preheated grill or directly over gas burner on stove. 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 out flesh into large sieve set over bowl; discard skins. Drain at least 30 minutes and up to one hour. Place eggplant in large bowl; mash finely. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over 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 1/3 cup cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using. Toast pita 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.

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.

BABA GANOUSH RECIPE

Steps:

• First, smoke or grill the eggplant. Turn one gas burner on medium-high. Place the eggplant directly over the flame. Using a pair of tongs, turn the eggplant every 5 minutes or so until it is tender and the skin is charred and crispy on all sides (20 minutes.) The eggplant should deflate and become super tender. supposed to. If you don't have a gas burner you can use a grill. You can also roast the eggplant in the oven (see notes).
• Remove the eggplant from the heat and transfer it to a large colander over a bowl. Allow it to sit and drain for a few minutes until fully cooled and all excess water has been drained (it helps if you open the eggplant up a bit and push on it with a knife or a spoon to help it release its juices).
• Once the eggplant is cool enough to touch, peel the charred crispy skin off (it should come right off). Discard the skin and the stem (don't worry if a few bits of the skin remain, that is just added flavor).
• Transfer the cooked and fully drained eggplant to a bowl. Use a fork to break it down into smaller pieces. Add the tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice, Greek yogurt (if using) salt, pepper, sumac, Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes. Mix gently with a wooden spoon or a fork until well-combined.
• Cover the baba ganoush and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
• To serve, transfer the baba ganoush to a rimmed serving dish or a bowl. Top with a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and toasted pine nuts, if you like. Serve with pita wedges or pita chips and veggies of your choice!

SZECHWAN-STYLE EGGPLANT WITH PITA WEDGES

Steps:

• In a wok or large skillet heat the vegetable oil over high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it stir-fry the eggplant over moderately high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it is tender and browned. Transfer the eggplant with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• In a small bowl dissolve the cornstarch in the broth. To the wok add the garlic, the gingerroot, the chili paste, the hoisin sauce, the vinegar, and the Sherry and stir-fry the mixture for 30 seconds. Add the scallions and stir-fry the mixture for 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, the brown sugar, the cornstarch mixture, stirred, the bell pepper, and the eggplant and stir-fry the mixture for 1 minute, or until the eggplant has absorbed most of the liquid. Remove the wok from the heat, add the sesame oil and salt and pepper to taste, and toss the mixture well. The eggplant mixture may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Transfer the eggplant mixture to a bowl and serve it with the pita wedges.