Greek Eggplant Dip (Melitzanosalata)
Alexandre Valente
If you're a fan of simplicity, you're going to love this Greek eggplant dip that's made with only a few ingredients, but it's so incredibly flavorful!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizers, Side
Cuisine Greek
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1/2 a small onion julienned
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 25-30 grams of fresh parsley finely chopped
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pierce the eggplants several times with a fork and place them on a baking tray.
Roast the eggplants for 50-60 minutes until tender and slightly charred. Add the red bell pepper to the tray halfway through, after 25-30 minutes of roasting.
Once roasted, transfer the vegetables to a bowl and cover it with cling film. Let them cool to make peeling easier.
In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until golden, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant and golden.
When the roasted vegetables are cool enough, peel and finely chop them. In a bowl, combine them with sautéed onion, garlic and olive oil, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and parsley.
Mix everything until well combined, creating a delicious and flavorful dip. Serve and enjoy!
Keyword greek eggplant dip