Smoky Tomato and Eggplant Spread
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 5 cups
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 263
- Total Fat
- 19
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 23
- Dietary Fiber
- 7
- Sugar
- 10
- Protein
- 4
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 791
- Total: 50 min
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
1 large eggplant (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 shallots, peeled and chopped
2 roasted red peppers, chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
Grilled sourdough bread, for serving
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Partially peel the outside of the eggplant, leaving 1 1/2- to 2-inch strips of skin intact, creating alternating stripes of flesh and skin. Cut the eggplant into 2-inch cubes and add it to a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle the eggplant with 6 tablespoons of the olive oil, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Transfer the eggplant to the oven and roast for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through. After 40 minutes the eggplant should be very tender and browned.
- In the meantime, heat a high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and then the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until the shallot has softened, about 5 minutes. Next, add the red pepper and garlic and stir to combine. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices. Add the tomatoes and bring the mixture to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Add the cooked eggplant to the tomato mixture and stir to combine, slightly mashing the eggplant into the sauce. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and serve with grilled sourdough.