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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Appetizers

    Eggplant and Tomato Spread

    Published: Aug 27, 2014 · Updated: Aug 2, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    This spread featuring eggplant with a hint of tahini is reminiscent of baba ghanouj, but gives tomatoes a starring role as well. It makes a lovely late-summer appetizer. Serve with Bruschetta, wedges of whole grain pita bread, or pita chips.

    Serves: 6 to 8

    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium-large onion, chopped
    • 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 smallish eggplant, about 8 ounces
    • 1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped
    • 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
    • Juice of 1 lemon, or more, to taste
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • Pinch of dried hot red pepper flakes
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
    • Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish

    Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until the onion is golden brown.

    Add the eggplant and ¼ cup or so water. Cover and cook until the eggplant is nearly tender, stirring occasionally. Add a bit more water if the mixture gets dry. 

    Stir in the tomatoes and continue to cook for 2 minutes longer, just until they soften a bit.

    Transfer the mixture from the skillet to a food processor along with the lemon juice and cumin. Process until the mixture is a slightly chunky puree. 

    Transfer to a serving container. Season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Garnish with basil or parsley and serve at room temperature and serve as suggested in the headnote.

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