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Spicy Roasted Eggplant Spread

June 18, 2008 By Susan Voisin 5 Comments
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Spicy Roasted Eggplant SpreadMiddle East meets Southwest in this wrap I concocted on the spur of the moment last night. I’d thrown an eggplant into the toaster oven to roast, intending to make my standard baba ganoush, but just before it was done I realized that I was all out of pita bread. Since our hearts were set on sandwiches, D and I decided we’d make wraps with whole wheat tortillas instead. Tortillas made me think of Mexican food, and one thing led to another and soon I was substituting lime juice for lemon, adding chipotle chili powder, and tossing in a handful of grape tomatoes. Though I had no idea what to call it anymore, the results were a tantalizing blend of creamy, smoky, and spicy. “Spicy Roasted Eggplant Spread” will have to do.

Spicy Roasted Eggplant Spread

Spicy Roasted Eggplant Spread

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 – 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Prick eggplant several times with fork. Place it on a baking sheet and roast until it is completely tender and sunken in on top, from 30 to 45 minutes. (I do this in a toaster oven to avoid heating up the kitchen.) Remove from oven and allow to cool enough to peel. Cut off the top and remove the peel.
  2. With the food processor running, drop in the garlic and process until minced. Add the eggplant and all remaining ingredients except the tomatoes. Puree until fairly smooth. Add the tomatoes and pulse to chop coarsely. Serve in tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, red onions, or your own choice of vegetables.

Notes

This recipe makes about enough to fill three smallish (7-inch) tortillas. After we’d each had one, D and I were still hungry, and rather than fight over the remaining filling, I extended it by adding chickpeas and extra spices and tomatoes. The results were still delicious–and a little more filling than the plain eggplant version–so if you’re looking for a dip or spread with more ummph (and protein) just add about 1 can of chickpeas (drained) along with the eggplant and double the tahini, lime juice, seasonings, and tomatoes. The nutritional info for 4 servings would then be: 191 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (26% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 553mg Sodium; 6g Fiber. Weight Watchers 4 Flex Points.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s) | Cooking time: 45 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 2

Makes about 2 servings. Per serving: 123 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (30% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 553mg Sodium; 7g Fiber. Weight Watchers 2 Flex Points. (This analysis is for the eggplant filling only, not the tortilla or vegetables.)

Filed Under: Appetizers and Dips, Recipes, Sandwiches Tagged With: Eat-to-Live, Eggplant Recipes, Gluten-free, Higher-fat, Under 200

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Comments

  1. Carla

    October 5, 2010 at 11:36 am

    Susan – this sounds wonderful. Can’t wait to try it (with chickpeas) as a tasty alternative to hummus.
    As usual, thanks so much! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Maree

    June 8, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    Hi Susan! This sounds really great – how long do you think it would keep in the fridge?

    Reply
    • SusanV

      June 8, 2011 at 11:18 pm

      I would try to use it within a week.

      Reply
  3. Jasmine

    August 26, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    I just tried this recipe, I modified it slightly since it was a last minute dish, but it was wonderful and scrumptious. I had to use peanut butter in place of tahini and I added grated carrots to the mix with some Sriracha. In the wraps I had spinach, tomato, cucumber, and some red peppers. Thank you for sharing all of these beautiful dishes! I look forward to trying more of your recipes.

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