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Olive and Eggplant Dip

Olive and Eggplant Dip

Briny olives bring a gratifying richness to this Mediterranean- inspired eggplant dip.

Martha Stewart Living, April 2007 http://www.marthastewart.com/130951/olive-and-eggplant-dip
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  • Yield Makes about 2 cups
    Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 2 Italian eggplants (10 ounces each), halved lengthwise
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
    • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
    • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
    • 1/2 cup pitted green olives, such as Picholine or Sicilian
    • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano, plus small leaves for garnish
    • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus long strips zest for garnish
    • Pinch of red-pepper flakes
    • 2 yellow bell peppers, seeds and ribs removed, flesh cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place eggplants, cut sides up, on a rimmed baking sheet, and brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Scatter garlic over tops, and sprinkle with salt. Roast until golden and tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Remove eggplant seeds; spoon flesh and garlic into a food processor. Puree; transfer to a medium bowl.
  3. Add olives to processor, and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add to bowl with eggplant mixture. Stir in chopped oregano, lemon zest, red-pepper flakes, and remaining teaspoon oil. Garnish with oregano leaves and lemon-zest strips. Serve with bell peppers.

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