Eggplant and Sun-dried Tomato Spread Recipe

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Eggplant and Sun-dried Tomato Spread
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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
  2. Cut off and discard top of garlic head to expose cloves. Brush top of head with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Wrap garlic in foil and roast until tender, about 45 minutes. Cool to warm, then squeeze garlic cloves from skins into a small bowl, discarding skins.
  3. Meanwhile, cut eggplant into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large colander. Let drain 30 minutes. Squeeze eggplant in a kitchen towel to remove liquid.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté one third of eggplant until browned and tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cook remaining eggplant in olive oil in same manner (in 2 batches), transferring to bowl.
  5. Add 1 cup cooked eggplant to garlic and coarsely mash together. Stir into remaining eggplant with sun-dried tomatoes (without tomato oil), parsley, basil, lemon juice, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with salt and drizzle with tomato oil.
  6. What to drink:Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel '07 or Château de Chamirey Mercurey Rouge '07
  7. Cooks' note: Spread, without herbs, can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature and stir in herbs before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 159.05 Kcal (666 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.04g 20%
Sodium 23.61mg 1%
Potassium 460.92mg 10%
Total Carbs 10.61g 4%
Sugars 5.77g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4.81g 19%
Protein 1.94g 4%
Vitamin C 16mg 27%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 24.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 94.59 Kcal (396 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.76g 20%
Sodium 14.04mg 1%
Potassium 274.11mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.31g 4%
Sugars 3.43g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.86g 19%
Protein 1.15g 4%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 27%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 14.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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