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Eggplant Spread
Eggplant often steals the spotlight as a main course. In this case, it plays a supporting role is a spread or dip. This is perfect served over baked polenta squares or any antipasto platter.
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 3 tbsp. sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 pinch cayenne
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 tbsp. sesame seeds
Methods/steps
- Poke the eggplant in a couple of places with a fork and bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour until very soft and let cool. Scoop out all of the pulp and discard skin. Mash pulp well and add all other ingredients (except sesame seeds).
- Roast sesame seeds in a small pan while stirring. When light brown in color, remove from heat and let cool.
- Stir half of the sesame seeds into the eggplant mixture.
- Turn the eggplant mixture into an attractive serving dish and sprinkle remaining sesame seeds over the top.
- This dish may be served as an appetizer with crackers or breadsticks.
Additional Tips
Ready in 1½ hour
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