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Mirza Persian Eggplant Dip

Mirza: Persian Eggplant Dip

Rebecca Coleman
A simple and delicious Middle-Eastern inspired dip with eggplant and tomatoes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Persian, Middle Eastern, Medditeranian

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup good olive oil
  • 3 medium eggplants (about 6")
  • 3 medium tomatoes, skinned and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp harissa paste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees, or you could use your barbecue for this step.
  • Prick your eggplants all over with a fork, and rub a little olive oil on them.
  • If using your oven, place on a sheetpan and roast for about 45 minutes to an hour. If using the BBQ, place on the rack and roast for 15-20 minutes. You want the eggplants to be quite soft.
  • Remove from the oven or BBQ and place in a metal bowl and then cover. This will steam them a bit and allow the skins to come off easier. Allow to cool enough to handle.
  • Heat a large, heavy pan over low-medium heat on the stove and add a tablespoon of oil.
  • Add the garlic and allow to cook till fragrant, then add the tomatoes. Add the salt, stir well, and allow to cook down for about 15 minutes.
  • Once the eggplants have cooled enough to touch, peel them and chop them, and then add them to the tomatoes.
  • Add the tomato paste, harissa, turmeric and sugar, and stir well. Add the remaining olive oil and stir again.
  • Cook everything together for another 5-10 minutes, until it's all combined and the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve hot or cold, with bread and fresh veggies for dipping.

Video

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Keyword dip, vegan