Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the stem off the eggplant and prick it all over with a fork. Place it directly on the oven rack and bake for about 1 hour, or until the eggplant is soft and the skin is wrinkled. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. When it is cool enough top handle, peel and chop. Place in a blender or food processor with the parsley and cilantro. Process until smooth. Place in a saucepan and add the remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Use as sandwich spread or stuff in a pita.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the stem off the eggplant and prick it all over with a fork. Place it directly on the oven rack and bake for about 1 hour, or until the eggplant is soft and the skin is wrinkled. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. When it is cool enough top handle, peel and chop. Place in a blender or food processor with the parsley and cilantro. Process until smooth. Place in a saucepan and add the remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Use as sandwich spread or stuff in a pita.
Author's Comments
75 calories, 0.9 grams fat per 1/2 cup serving.
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