Chilly Dilly Eggplant

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Chilly Dilly Eggplant

 

Recipe By :The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes, Judith Finlayson

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes Dips & Spreads

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 large eggplants -- peeled, cut into 1 " cubes, and drained of

excess moisture

2 tablespoons olive oil -- (to 3 tbsp)

2 medium onions -- chopped

4 cloves garlic -- chopped

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar

1/2 cup chopped fresh dill

dill sprigs -- optional

finely chopped black olives -- optional

 

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add eggplant, in

batches, and brown. Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.

 

In same pan, using more oil, if necessary, cook onions on medium heat until

soft. Add garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to

slow cooker and stir to combine thoroughly. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8

hours or on high for 4 hours, until vegetables are tender.

 

Transfer contents of slow cooker (in batches, if necessary) to a blender or food

processor work bowl. Add vinegar and sill and process until smooth, scraping

down sides of bowl at halfway point. Taste for seasoning and adjust. Spoon

into a small serving bowl and chill thoroughly. Garnish with sprigs of dill and

chopped black olives if using.

 

S(ISBN):

" 0-7788-0038-5 "

Copyright:

" 2001 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 59 Calories; 3g Fat (41.4% calories from

fat); 1g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 217mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat.

 

NOTES : This is a versatile recipe, delicious as a dip with raw vegetables or on

pita triangles, as well as a sandwich spread on crusty French bread. It also

makes a wonderful addition to a mezes or tapas-style meal. Although it is tasty

warm, the flavor dramatically improves if it is thoroughly chilled before

serving.

 

Works best in a small (max 3 1/2 quart) slow cooker

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0