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Smoky Eggplant Tapenade - 6g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiment LowCal (Less than 300 cals)
LowerCarbs Vegan
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 medium eggplant -- to large (12 to 16 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 garlic clove -- minced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives -- drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
Preheat the oven to 425F.
Trim the ends off the eggplant, and cut it horizontally into 1-inch slices. Place the eggplant in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and brush the slices with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes, then flip the slices over and roast for 6 minutes more. Let cool slightly. Peel the slices, discard the peels, then place the eggplant flesh, garlic, olives, cumin, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until almost smooth.
Makes 1 1/2 cups (6 one-quarter cup servings).
Although there are a few additional steps for this recipe, the caramelized flavor of the eggplant is worth the added time. The oozing, roasted flavors blended with the cumin make for a beguiling smokiness. I often incorporate this recipe as part of a Middle Eastern-inspired meal, although it's also great with pasta.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
1. Serve with pita crisps or put a thick layer on crostini.
2. Use on a grilled vegetable sandwich.
3. For a baked pasta dish, toss cooked pasta with eggplant tapenade and ricotta cheese. Put the mixture into a baking dish, add layer of canned diced tomatoes and finish with slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese. Bake at 375F for 6 to 10 minutes.
Source:
"Pestos, Tapenades and Spreads: 40 Simple Recipes for Delicious Toppings, Sauces & Dips by Stacey Printz, 2009."
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"Dec 2009"
Yield:
"1 1/2 cups"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 96 Calories; 8g Fat (73.7% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 256mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch)
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 926531 0 0
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