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Melitzanosalata
Smoky roasted eggplant dip with garlic, olive oil, and lemon. Creamy, tangy, and essential on any Greek meze table.
Prep 15 min
Cook 40 min
Total 55 min
Serves 6
Appetizer·Greek·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Eggplant
- 2 large eggplants
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp parsley
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Roast eggplant
Roast whole eggplants at 450°F until collapsed and charred, about 40 minutes. Cool and scoop out flesh.
- 2
Mash
Mash eggplant with garlic, oil, lemon, and parsley. Season well.
- 3
Serve
Serve at room temperature with pita bread.
Nutrition per serving: 120 cal · 2g protein · 12g carbs · 8g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
