greeksalad· 4 servings

≈994 kkal · P 16.3g · L 5.9g · KH 218.2g (per recipe, TKPI estimate)

Sosalat Terong Yunani

Melitzanosalata

Sosalat Terong Yunani
Photo: Kritzolina, CC BY-SA 4.0 · wikimedia-commons

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. 1Roast the whole eggplants over an open flame or under a broiler until the skin is charred and the flesh is completely soft.
  2. 2Let the eggplants cool slightly, then peel off the charred skin and squeeze out the excess liquid.
  3. 3Mash the roasted eggplant pulp thoroughly in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. 4Add olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, vinegar, and sugar to the mashed eggplant.
  5. 5Mix well until all ingredients are combined and the dip is creamy.
  6. 6Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  7. 7Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. 8Serve chilled with warm pita bread, pumpernickel, or fresh vegetables.

Source: llm-generated