MELITZANOSALATA 

(GREEK EGGPLANT DIP)

Melitzanosalata is a Greek Eggplant Dip that is made from roasted or charred eggplants, garlic, onions, olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. It has a chunky consistency and is usually served as a mezze (appetizer) with pita or crusted bread.

Ingredients

Eggplants | Onions | Garlic Olive Oil | Lemon Juice Red Wine Vinegar | Parsley Salt & Pepper | Paprika

Preheat oven to 400° Puncture the eggplants with the fork all over. Place on an oiled baking sheet Roast  for approximately 60min rotating every 15min

Place garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, a pinch of salt & pepper in a food processor and process until smooth.

Once the eggplants are roasted, let cool then remove skin and let sit in a colander for 15min.  Roughly chop, add to a bowl and shred onion directly into the bowl.

Add parsley & garlic/oil mixture, combine Taste for seasoning & adjust. Chill for an hour. 

Serve with olives & crusty bread! 

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