Amazing Eggplant Dip

General Information
Eggplant is:
•Low in Saturated Fat, Sodium, and Cholesterol
•High in Dietary Fiber, Folate, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper

The nutritional value and health benefits of eggplant makes it ideal for:
•Maintaining optimum health
•Weight loss

Ingredients:

2 medium eggplants, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon organic olive oil
1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Sea salt and pepper

Preparation:

1.Heat oven to 400 deg. F. Line a heavy baking sheet with foil.
2.Brush the cut sides of the eggplant with the olive oil and arrange cut side down on the baking sheet. Bake until cut sides are browned and eggplant is soft (about 25minutes).
3.Combine coconut oil and garlic in a skillet and heat over low heat until garlic sizzles. Stir in cumin and remove from heat.
4.Scoop out softened eggplant, chop finely and then add to skillet. Add ginger, bell pepper, and parsley. Stir mixture over low heat until blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 2 cups

Serve warm or at room temperature.

This dip is spicy but sooooo good....excellent served with the following recipe of homemeade crackers. It being warmed up makes a delicious addition to any pot-luck or special meal. Have fun making this dip, I'm sure that everyone will be asking for the recipe...please give it to them....

Enjoy!!!

Sylvie Thibert