Eggplant is a very savory and healthy vegetable but unfortunately these days we tend to forget about it. It does not take a place in our weekly grocery shopping cart like other staples vegetables such as onions and potatoes.
This forgotten glorious vegetable when cooked the right way ( Baking or grilling ) would provide your body with a lot of nutrients. Here what a humble eggplant can do to make you more healthier :
- It contains essential Phytonutrients ( Antioxidants) which improves circulation and nourish the brain.
- It is diabetic friendly and has low glycemic index.
- It has low calories and help you loose weight only if baked or grilled.
- It is packed with fibers and helps to regulate your bowel movement .
- Packed with Minerals like iron and calcium.
- Rich in vitamin K that reduces the risk of blood clotting.
Before heading to the recipe I would like to share with you a trick about preparing this dip. You have to strain the eggplant after grilling or baking, in a fine mesh strainer to get rid of the excess moisture or you will end up with a soggy dip. Enjoy this dip as a side dish with a drizzle of olive oil and pita chips.
Ingredient:
- large eggplant.
- 2 pieces of garlic
- 1 lemon juice
- 2 tbs tahini
- 2 tbs olive oil for the drizzle.
- Pinch of cumin.
- Salt and pepper.
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 425.
- Slice the eggplant into 2 halves , brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and bake for about 1 hour until the eggplant edges browns and the flesh becomes puffy.
- Take the eggplant from the oven , let it cool down completely then scoop out the flesh with a spoon . Discard the skin.
- Strain the eggplant flesh in a fine mesh strainer until you get rid of all the moisture.
- Transfer the strained eggplant to a food processor. Add all the rest of the ingredients and blend until creamy and smooth.
- Serve it with a drizzle of olive oil and warm pita bread or pita chips.
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