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Roasted Eggplant Spread
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Marvelous and HEALTHY
07/02/2008 at 10:06am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This eggplant spread is so wonderful. I didn't have red onion but used white. i don't know if it can be better but i'll try red next time.
excellent and easy!
04/18/2008 at 06:05pm
User: andrea from newton, MA User Rating:
A friend of mine had served this and she had made the following addition and change: she added a bunch of flat leaf parsley (added at the end to the food processor) and she halved the red peppers before placing them on the baking sheet and then peeled them after they were roasted - I used jarred but I swear I can always tell the difference!
Heavenly!
02/19/2008 at 02:48pm
User: Allison from Lubbock, TX User Rating:
I decided to make this even though I was a tad short on the red onion and roasted red pepper and it still turned out fabulous! I also used jarred peppers like some others did. I intentionally left out the tomato paste, fearing it might taste too much like tomato rather than eggplant. To those who claim this recipe is bland, I'd make sure to season your veggies heavily and maybe up the garlic. I'm making it again very very soon! Delish!
Easy and tasty
02/10/2008 at 12:00pm
User: M from Chicago, IL User Rating:
Another good one from Ina. I added a few red pepper flakes to it and drizzled olive oil on it when I served. Compliments all around ... would make a good sandwich spread also.
green market special
01/07/2008 at 02:02pm
User: paulette from hypoluxo, FL User Rating:
I tasted an eggplant spread at a Green Market held in my town and loved it, but didn't want to spend $5.00 for a small container. I found this recipe and made it that day. I loved it. It was even better than the one at the green market! I am making it again 2 days later.
Excellent. Never have leftover!
10/22/2007 at 11:19am
User: Ann Marie from New Milford, NJ User Rating:
Oh my god! this is the best! Easy to make. Can be made ahead of time. Everyone loves it and there is never enough! A must for gatherings!
So good
08/31/2007 at 03:00pm
User: Sara from Forest Hills, NY User Rating:
I loved this recipe. It was so easy and so yummy. I didn't even dip anything in it, I just ate the spread. I bet it would be great over pasta. I used canned roasted red peppers and just put them in the blender with the onions, eggplant and garlic. MMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm.
Roxanna
08/31/2007 at 01:46pm
User: roxanna from bronx, NY User Rating:
Fabulous!!!
Excellent Egplant Spread
08/25/2007 at 04:01pm
User: MICHELE from Mahwah, NJ User Rating:
I added more red peppers, in fact I used canned red peppers which made it super simple and only grilled the eggplant, onions & garlic. It got rave reviews.
Impressive!!
08/25/2007 at 08:29am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this as an appetizer for a small dinner party and it was a HUGE hit!! Everyone wanted the recipe. Even my husband who claims to hate eggplant loved it. It was so easy and healthful, it's definitely going to be one of my regulars!! Thank you Ina!!!!
great way to use eggplant
08/24/2007 at 01:51pm
User: Melody from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
I made this for an appetizer, but we loved it and had to force ourselves to stop eating it! I agree it needed just a bit more flavor, so I added 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Perfect with baked pita chips.
devine !
08/22/2007 at 03:51pm
User: Erlinda from Virginia Beach, VA User Rating:
very easy to prepare and the taste is heavenly !!
Yummy
08/12/2007 at 01:22pm
User: irina from Torrance, CA User Rating:
What a great recipe. I was worried that it will turn out bland so I added one extra clove a garlic and a little more pepper. The spread was gone in two days. It tastes just like the one I buy at the Middleastern surpermarket by my house, except it's better, fresher and costs half the price. It's great on eggplant sandwiches too. Great and easy recipe. As a matter of fact I will make it this weekend for a bridal shower.
the best all-purpose spread!
08/11/2007 at 02:00pm
User: betty from Hampton, VA User Rating:
This is the easiest and best all purpose dip/spread--useable in all situations. My heavy meateaters love it and I can serve it to them and the vegans simultaneously! Ina Garten always delivers with recipes that are relative simple and always elegant and super flavorful. This is one of her best!
Mmm...azing
07/30/2007 at 09:32am
User: Lauren from gainesville, VA User Rating:
This recipe is delicious served with pita chips. I leave out the cayenne pepper though, I think it tastes better with out it. Delicious!
Delicious, even with substitutes
07/24/2007 at 05:48pm
User: YIN from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
I made this as a starter to dinner but didn't have the tomato paste so I added in sun dried tomatoes instead with a great result. This dip is slightly sweet and creamy and goes so well on a pita. I'm making it again for a party next week.
Just unbelievable!
07/11/2007 at 03:24pm
User: GEORGIA from Yonkers, NY User Rating:
This is the best dip EVER! I serve them with toasted pita chips which I toss and toast with Olive Oil, Salt and Oregano. I constantly make this and everyone raves about it!
Excellent!
07/04/2007 at 01:10pm
User: Micki from Lewisville, TX User Rating:
I found this to be very tasty. Served it with Mediterranean crackers. Room temperature is best. Careful on the tomato paste, may over power everything else if any more is added than called for.
Great spread!
06/26/2007 at 10:18am
User: TAMMY from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
This is so delicious. I've served it at several parties. I typically serve it with baked pita chips.
Good
06/17/2007 at 09:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great vegetarian dip with toasted pita.
Very good!
06/10/2007 at 12:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I wasn't entirely sure how this would taste but I was pleasantly surprised at the combination of the eggplant and red bell peppers. The peppers were not overwhelming at all. It does make quite a bit so am using the extra on sandwiches this week. It was a great spread and will make it again!!
Fabulous
05/16/2007 at 05:55pm
User: Christel from Highland, IL User Rating:
Easy recipe that is great. Served with toasted pita chips: was devoured by my guests!
excellent
05/03/2007 at 03:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very flavorful and healthy!
Great!
04/22/2007 at 02:39pm
User: TawannaPatrice from Miami Shores, FL User Rating:
took this spread to a Mediterranean Feast and people scraped the plate.. and I had doubled the batch. It was a great hit... and not sure how it made it out of the house since we could not stop "tasting" it. I added red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme, and basil to the recipe and roasted the garlic whole.
It's a quick make
04/19/2007 at 04:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It's not really that flavorful, but it's quick and easy to make and looks good.
Very tasty
04/17/2007 at 03:50pm
User: Jo Ann from Gibsonton, FL User Rating:
Very tasty. I made this for my parents and they loved it. Very easy to make as well.
The best eggplant spread ever
04/15/2007 at 03:37pm
User: lUDA from OCEAN, NJ User Rating:
I am a good cook, so you can trust me! This is a great receipe. I made 3 servings instead of 1 Ina suggests. We had friends for dinner and i served this spread with crackers before dinner. It was gone and everyone in a room asked for the receipe. They did not believe how easy it is; looks and tastes like you spent long time to cook it. Healthy, delicious, flavorfull! thank you so much, we all love it!!!
great
04/14/2007 at 01:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
really good, healthy. and easy
Barbeque rave
04/11/2007 at 02:07pm
User: Paula from San Jose, CA User Rating:
I made this for our family Easter barbeque, with a couple of slite modifications. Instead of tomatoe paste I used sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil. Also I added fire roasted red peppers. It went over really big, everyone really loved it!!!
yumm-o!
04/07/2007 at 08:54pm
User: Katie from Granville, OH User Rating:
Very good! A little sweet, b/c I used a large onion... but took the hint from other reviews to add red pepper flakes and that made it even better! I can't wait to try this on a sandwich!
awesome
04/05/2007 at 03:36pm
User: Laura from Fox Lake, IL User Rating:
This recipe was so easy to make and it is delicious! I followed Ina advise to make the dish ahead, but it is so good it don't think that it will make it till the weekend!
Tomato Paste or Tahini
04/05/2007 at 01:09pm
User: Janice from San Jose, CA User Rating:
The recipe using Tomato Paste is getting rave reviews. It was copyrighted in 2002. She also has a recipe from a 1999 copyright in which she uses tahini and only one red bell pepper. I'm am doing this spread for Easter and would like to know if anyone has tried both versions and what do you prefer. You can view both versions by entering it into a recipe search on this website. Thanks for helping.
Dip boring
04/04/2007 at 08:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Not very exciting considering the effort.
Amazingly good dip
04/04/2007 at 05:35pm
User: amy from Columbiaville, MI User Rating:
I found this dip prepared in my friend's fridge while I was looking for a snack. I couldn't believe how great it was. She told me that it was one of Ina's recipes and I wasn't suprised. Everything I make from her recipes is always fantastic.
best dip ever
04/02/2007 at 12:31pm
User: Susan from bradenton, FL User Rating:
I use this for a dip and it is just great and so hard to stop eating, everyone loved it.
Ina has done it again!
03/11/2007 at 07:36pm
User: Nancy from Davis, CA User Rating:
This dip is so easy to make and so wonderfully delicious! I have made several times for various occasions and it is always a hit!
Amazing...
03/09/2007 at 05:30pm
User: erin from Lexington, KY User Rating:
and easy! So savory, so delicious. A real treat for those who love dips. It's wonderful with pita bread, but I imagine it would work with just about any kind of bread or cracker. It tastes as though it took some hard work...you don't have to tell them it was effortless!
Fabulous, easy and delicious!
02/01/2007 at 10:34am
User: Jennifer from Middleboro, MA User Rating:
i make this spread every other week now and use it between layers in lasagna, as a pizza topping or just over a piece of crusty bread. The whole family loves it and is getting a great dose of veggies. Ina you really are a Goddess!
fantastic
01/22/2007 at 06:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
really great spread to use. I had this spread with lamb a pita, and it was absolutely amazing. also, i took the advice of others and used it in a sandwich as a spread. That made the sandwich a million times better. great one ina!
Eeeeeasy and yummmmmy!
12/29/2006 at 08:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Takes no time at all and has lots of flavor!
Mmmm Good!!!
11/22/2006 at 11:19am
User: Carmella from Nescopeck, PA User Rating:
My friend gave me all these eggplants this summer and I didn't know what to do with them! I saw this on Ina's show and tried it that night for a party!!! It was sooo sooo good!!! Definalty a keeper! Don't be too scared when the veggies come out of the oven very dark...the are supposed to be that way!!! Very flavorful!!!
Great for Pasta
11/08/2006 at 12:10pm
User: sarah from greenville, MI User Rating:
I made this spread for a spa day with my girlfriends, little did I know they had a dislike for eggplant. I used two jalapeno peppers to kick it up a bit and absolutely loved it. I ate it for the next week (my family didn't care for it). Great on hot pasta!
Yummy
11/01/2006 at 04:24pm
User: MIKKO from west orange, NJ User Rating:
This was so delicious and easy. I added a little extra garlic and fresh basil. I just hope I don't eat it all tonight.
Oh So Good!!
10/25/2006 at 01:48am
User: Holly from Tinley Park, IL User Rating:
This recipe was a cinch and turned out better than I couldve expected! My husband and I loved it so much, we decided to make it our main course! I added parmeggiano and romano cheeses and served it with toasted pita chips rubbed w/ garlic and parmesan. OH MY! I'm planning on serving it at my daughter's bday party since we enjoyed it so much. Thanks Ina!!
Amazing taste!!
09/25/2006 at 11:18am
User: Carol from Livingston, NJ User Rating:
I really enjoyed this recipe. My sister used it as a spread on crackers. I also put a spoonful of the spread in my scrambled eggs and my eggs never tasted better...wonderful!! Carol Auslander
Yummy!!
09/23/2006 at 09:32am
User: MEGANE from Fuquay Varina, NC User Rating:
This sspread is wonderful (and easy) to make. I liked this recipe b/c I was able to make the night before the party. My guests loved it!!!
Great flavor!
08/26/2006 at 05:16pm
User: JEANNETTE from Newhall, CA User Rating:
Great recipe! :) I am thinking of adding some jalapeno or green chiles to give it a little kick as it is kindof sweet. Can't wait to use it with bbq chicken or as a spread for a nice sandwich on sourdough. num! ;)
Question
08/24/2006 at 10:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Do you serve this hot or cold?
Make This and Your House Smells Great
04/01/2006 at 06:18pm
User: Francine from Glendale, AZ User Rating:
Made this to take to a birthday party. While the veggies were roasting my house smelt amazing. It was the hit of the party. Ina you are the best.
My guests and I loved this one!
03/26/2006 at 08:29am
User: SEAN from WASHINGTON, DC User Rating:
This is perfect for entertaining (just as Ina said) becuase it cries out to be made ahead and refrigerated so the flavors can meld in the fridge. Trust your instincts on this one, and modify based on your own tastes and what you have on hand. I had a rather large eggplant so I used two red peppers and one yellow plus a roughly chopped jalapeno, seeds and all. Then instead of opening can of tomato paste for just one tablespoon, I had some leftover Romesco sauce that was a delicous flavor note. I also mixed in some chopped parsley to add in a last note of color and freshness. Brava, Ina!
Excellent
03/20/2006 at 05:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was so easy, I couldn't believe how great it tasted! Everyone will think you slaved over it!
Delicious and Easy Eggplant Spread
03/18/2006 at 07:57am
User: Deb from Oil City, PA User Rating:
This was absolutely fabulous. I served it with crostini and also endive boats for those who were calorie counters. I did drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over the top just before serving. definitely a keeper.
Easy, Delicious & Good for you!
12/05/2005 at 12:54pm
User: Kelly from Bayside, NY User Rating:
Looked very tasty on tv, and easy to make. Turned out DELICIOUS! I used on grilled chicken sandwiches, as a lowfat, tasty spread instead of mayo. Good way to get your veggies in- maybe next time I will use other veggies (zucchini). I didn't have fresh bell peppers, so I used jarred roasted red peppers & turned out great.
Easy and Delicious
11/30/2005 at 07:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was so simple to put together and was the hit of my party. Everyone was amazed at the incredible flavor...even my guests who swear they hated eggplant :o)
Very Good
11/30/2005 at 07:56pm
User: Jennifer from canaan, NH User Rating:
Very tasty and full of flavor in my opinion. I used two cloves of garlic as instructed. I plan to bring it to a Christmas Eve pot luck.
Great eats
05/02/2005 at 06:46pm
User: KEVIN from seymour, CT User Rating:
This recipe is the bomb. I was knocking people out left and right with this recipe. the only extra ingredient i added was cyianne pepper, that gave it that needed punch.
This was great!
04/23/2005 at 01:41pm
User: BEVERLY from hilliard, OH User Rating:
The roasted flavors were excellent - and so, so easy! I used this stuffed in pita with light swiss cheese for lunch a couple of days. I will definately make this again. I did not, however, need to cook it quite as long as recipe calls for.
So Delicious and Versatile!
04/21/2005 at 04:56pm
User: PAMELA from charleston, SC User Rating:
This recipe is ultra easy to make. We have eaten it as a topper on toasted French bread spread with a little goat cheese, and also as a topping for freshly cooked pasta. The flavor definitely gets more "pronounced" as time passes. I added a small box(single serving box size) of raisins before processing, and also some flat-leaf parsley. We topped our pasta with this as a sauce sauce and toasted pignoli nuts. A newfamily favorite at our house!
Delicioso!
04/17/2005 at 09:38pm
User: Valerie from Davie, FL User Rating:
Easy to prepare and excellent to serve with crostini. Delicioso!
So Easy
12/13/2004 at 12:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I just love this recipe.
Delicious!
12/01/2004 at 01:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so simple to make and it tastes great. Added a little extra salt to enhance flavor. Will put some out on our Christmas Eve table.
yummy!
11/29/2004 at 11:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I saw this on TV awhile ago and totally forgot to try the recipe out. However, I saw it again today and couldn't resist trying it. I was a little anxious about the taste, especially since on of the reviewers found it tasted kinda bland. After pureeing the ingredients, I tasted the spread, and found it a little bland. But, I reseasoned it with salt and pepper and added a little more of tomato paste and found it very tasty. And I left it on the counter to eat later on and found the taste got better and tastier. Maybe it takes time for the flavors of the veggies to meld together. I will definitely make it again. Next time, may add some red pepper flakes for additional kick!
Very European
11/29/2004 at 11:22pm
User: MARIA from National City, CA User Rating:
This was an easy recipe that tasted like an appetizer I enjoyed in Italy.
easy and healthy
08/25/2004 at 03:32pm
User: MUFFY from Fresno, CA User Rating:
A great alternative to high fat spreads. I loved it as a sandwich spread too! Tasty and easy to prepare
EXCELLENT!
08/25/2004 at 01:16pm
User: DAWN from LEXINGTON, SC User Rating:
VERY SIMPLE! WE LOVED IT!
Party Pleaser
08/14/2004 at 11:13am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to prepare.
Yum
08/12/2004 at 03:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This spread is wonderful, easy and delicious. The roasted, smoky flavor is great on baked pita triangles.