Once again, I apologize for my lack of posting. With school around the corner (as in, tomorrow), my mind has been preoccupied. Not to mention, I’m still without my computer. Which has made sending out emails, printing out HW, and completing my online class a pain in the butt. I’m practically living at my mother’s house now to have access to a computer. And this is not a Generation Y person complaining about foregoing beloved technology (heck, I’d love to ditch my phone for a few weeks). This is someone being forced to use technology to graduate. I wish blackboards and sent-home notes were still all the rage.
Anyway, what is all the rage right now? (Yes, I know, corny transition). Eggplant!!!! My favorite way to eat it? Roasted! And giving it a blend in the ol’ food processor afterwards? A yummy and fluffy dip/side dish!
Eggplant Dip (Paleo)
Ingredients:
1 medium-large eggplant
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp salt
pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Pierce the eggplant multiple times with a knife, place on a baking tray, and roast in the oven for 45 minutes. Afterwards, sit eggplant out for 10-15 minutes to cool. Crack eggplant open with a knife and spoon insides out and into a food processor (discard the peels or set them aside to eat). Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and blend until all the ingredients come together. Serve hot or cold. I either dip veggies in this or just scoop it into my mouth with a spoon 🙂
Health Without Sacrifice 
Posted by Laura @ Feast Wisely on August 31, 2015 at 6:01 pm
A great foolproof recipe – you could try adding a little ground cumin also…..
Posted by Deanna on September 1, 2015 at 6:42 pm
Thanks! Mmmm I bet cumin would be an awesome addition 🙂 Will add some in next time!
Posted by Tammy on September 12, 2015 at 3:47 pm
I really have no idea what to do with eggplant, except for breading it and frying it which I can no longer have. I just got 2 eggplants in my CSA this week. I think I absolutely have to try this out. Thanks!
Posted by Deanna on September 13, 2015 at 8:04 pm
Great!!! I used to only fry eggplant too, but I got tired of hot oil landing on me! Now I just grill or place it in the oven. Much better tasting in my opinion 🙂 Enjoy!