Roasted Eggplant Spread

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Friend in Need

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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

1 medium eggplant
2 red bell peppers, seeded
1 red onion, peeled
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Cut the eggplant, bell pepper, and onion into 1-inch cubes. Toss them in a large bowl with the garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes, until the vegetables are lightly browned and soft, tossing once during cooking.

Cool slightly.

Place the vegetables in a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add the tomato paste, and pulse 3 or 4 times to blend. Taste for salt and pepper.

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Jinny Cheektowaga, NY 11-12-2009
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WOW!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Added more garlic, and some fresh basil when I put it in the processor. But this spread is the best I have ever had, better... than store bought one. Great on my diet as well. My Grandchildren who do not like eggplant, loved it. Read more
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Leah flushing, NY 10-22-2009
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Very tasty, very easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a potluck, along with pita chips, and it was a hit. Serve it on a lettuce lined platter and it makes for a... great presentation.Read more
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Cydney Portland, OR 10-05-2009
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Great Easy Delicious!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

What a fabulous recipe. So easy to make. I substituted 2 poblanos for the red peppers and threw in one nicely hot jalapeno.... That really ups the spicy quotient! This is a great recipe to experiment with or do just as it says. I will definitely serve this again either as an appetizer or as one reviewer did, as a side. How versatile can you get?Read more
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Victoria Los Angeles, CA 03-21-2009
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What a winner!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this as a dip with tortilla chips for a party and got so many compliments. People were so impressed that I'd made my... own dip rather than buying one - I didn't tell them that it was an absolute doddle to make. I actually roasted the garlic cloves whole with the rest of the veg, rather than chopping them, as sometimes the garlic can burn. I then just squeezed them out of their skins when I pureed it all and it was yummy. I think I'll take other people's suggestions to use it as a side dish but also think it would be great mixed in with hot pasta or cold for a salad. Read more
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Emily Bonifay, FL 11-20-2008
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A party hit!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Not too long ago I had an International dinner party. I served this as sort of the "Mediterranean starter." It was such a... huge hit that I had one person getting sick from eating so much of it, then trying to sqeeze in the main courses! It has a FANTASTIC flavor and is nice and healthy too! Oh, and toasted pita chips are the best way to go. Read more
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Louise Stafford, WI 09-17-2008
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Great Side Dish
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Hi, we had this with a steak dinner one night and everyone loved it. They all wanted seconds. Thanks Ina for a great easy... vegetable dish.Read more