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Melitzanosalata Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 (1 1/2-oz) slices white bread
  • 3/4 c sliced onion
  • 4 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, each cut into 8 wedges
  • 3/4 c sliced plum tomato
  • 1/2 c fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 (1 1/4-lb) eggplant
  • 2 tsps sliced fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsps olive oil

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Step #2 Pierce eggplant several times with a fork; place on a foil wrap-lined baking sheet.
  • Step #3 Bake at 350° for 1 hr or until tender; cool slightly.
  • Step #4 Carefully remove pulp; discard peels.
  • Step #5 Place bread slices in a food processor/blender; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 2 c.
  • Step #6 Place eggplant pulp, breadcrumbs, onion, & next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a food processor/blender; process until smooth.
  • Step #7 Spoon eggplant mixture into a serving bowl.
  • Step #8 Sprinkle top evenly with sliced fresh parsley.
  • Step #9 Serve with pita wedges.
  • Enjoy the Melitzanosalata recipe

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