Name: Roasted Eggplant Dip with Marinated Summer Vegetables
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H55M0.000S
Yield: about 5 cups
Ingredients: 4 large Italian eggplants, about 4 1/2 pounds total; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup parsley leaves, plus more for garnish; 3 tablespoons minced chives, plus more for garnish; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup tahini; 1 large lemon, juiced; 1 to 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon ground cumin, plus more, if necessary; 3 pitas, cut into wedges, and/or 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced on the bias about 1/4 inch thick, for serving

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Roasted Eggplant Dip with Marinated Summer Vegetables

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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and place on 1 large rimmed baking sheet or 2 medium rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until golden brown, softened and the sides start to collapse in, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, marinate the vegetables: Combine the tomatoes, zucchini, chickpeas, 1/4 cup parsley leaves, 3 tablespoons chives, vinegar and the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss together and set aside until ready to serve.
Once the eggplant is cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh into a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl; discard the eggplant skins. Working in batches, if necessary, press the eggplant with the back of a spoon to release any liquid; reserve the liquid.
Transfer the pressed eggplant flesh to a high-speed blender or food processor. Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Blend until a smooth hummus-like sauce forms. Taste for seasoning and add more cumin, salt or pepper, if needed. If the dip is too thick, blend in 1 to 2 tablespoons of the reserved eggplant liquid.
To serve warm, immediately scoop the dip into a large shallow bowl and top with the marinated vegetables. Or to serve chilled, refrigerate the dip and marinated vegetables in separate containers for at least 1 hour (up to 1 week) to let the flavors absorb. Then scoop the dip into a large shallow bowl and top with the marinated vegetables.
Sprinkle with more parsley leaves and chives and serve with the pita and/or cucumbers.

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