Greek Eggplant Dip (Melitzanosalata)

A fresh and nutritious dip that will become your new addiction.
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Roasted Eggplant Dip 🇬🇷🍆aka Melitzanosalata 💜will include measurements in comments👇🏽 #eggplant #greek #fyp #foodies #OverShareInYourUnderwear

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This is something so fresh and delicious you can serve with fresh crusty bread or pita chips as a dip. The ingredients are all nutrition and flavor. It reminds me of sitting at a seaside restaurant in Greece.

This is typically served completely pureed in a food processor but I prefer to finely chop it in my mini food processor. A few spins for the bell peppers, onion and jalapeño and there it is. No serious knife skills necessary.

roasted Greek eggplant dip

Serve it as a dip with some pita bread or crusty french bread. You can also top your grilled chicken or fish with this dip and you will LOVE.

roasted greek eggplant dip

Greek Eggplant Dip

5 from 1 vote
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1.5 lbs eggplant
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed + finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium, red onion, fine chop
  • 1 jalapeño, fine chop
  • 2 tbs fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tbs fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 420°F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  Drizzle flesh side of eggplant halves with olive oil.  Turn over and stab with a fork 5-6 times all over the skin side.  
  • Roast for 35-40 minutes or until you can easily stab the eggplant.  Scoop out the flesh and transfer to a colander to drain the liquids.  
  • Squeeze your lemon half into a large bowl.  Add the eggplant and toss – this helps prevent discoloring.  Next mix in the olive oil to coat.  Then, add the vegetables, herbs, feta and seasonings.  

Notes

I quartered my peppers and onion and threw them into my mini food processor for a few spins to get that fine chop.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 844IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg

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