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. Usually served with chunky bread for dipping.

Ingredients

Eggplant | Onion | Garlic  Olive Oil | Lemon Juice | Vinegar Parsley | Salt & Pepper | Paprika

Puncture the eggplants with a fork. Place on a prepared baking sheet. Roast for approximately 60 minutes, rotating every 15 minutes. Let cool.

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

Remove skin from eggplant and place in a colander for  15 min.  Roughly chop the eggplant & shred onion directly into the bowl. Add parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon, vinegar mixture and combine.

Chill for an hour. Serve with olives & crusty bread.

Enjoy!

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