Smoky Eggplant Puree With Crostini Recipe

Name: Smoky Eggplant Puree With Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 pound); Cooking spray; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded plum tomato; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 18 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette, toasted (about 4 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 medium eggplant, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 pound)
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded plum tomato
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
18 (1/4-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette, toasted (about 4 ounces)

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Preheat broiler.
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Place eggplant, cut sides down, on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat eggplant with cooking spray; broil 30 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. Remove the pulp; discard skin. Place eggplant, juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth.
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Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 9 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add eggplant mixture, tomato, and parsley. Spoon mixture into a bowl; cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving with bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium eggplant, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 pound), Cooking spray, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Smoky Eggplant Puree With Crostini falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smoky Eggplant Puree With Crostini

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