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Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Salad with Pita Bread and Sesame Spread Recipe

Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Salad with Pita Bread and Sesame Spread Recipe

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Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Salad with Pita Bread and Sesame Spread

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564

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Ingredients:

Serving

nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 eggplants (about 2 1/2 lb total ), cut into 3 x 3/4 x 3/4-inch strips
2 large green bell peppers , cut into 1/2-inch wide strips
2 large red bell peppers , cut into 1/2-inch wide strips
8 large garlic cloves (unpeeled )
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp pepper
3/8 tsp cayenne pepper
8 warm pita bread rounds, cut into wedges
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted margarine, room temperature
2/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp salt

Directions:

To make the salad: Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 450°F. Spray large heavy baking sheet with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Combine eggplant, peppers, garlic and oil in large bowl. Toss well. Transfer to prepared sheet. Bake until eggplant is brown and vegetables are tender, stirring every 10 minutes, about 50 minutes. Remove garlic and reserve. Scrape vegetables and all pan juices into bowl.
Combine vinegar, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne in processor. Peel roasted garlic; add to processor. Puree until smooth. Toss vegetable mixture with 1/4 cup garlic dressing. Cool, tossing occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill vegetables and remaining dressing separately. Bring to room temperature.)
Mound salad in center of large platter. Surround with pita wedges. Serve, passing remaining dressing and Sesame Spread separately.
To make the sesame spread: Beat margarine, sesame seeds and salt to blend in small bowl. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	564.27 Kcal (2362 kJ)
Calories from fat	321.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.76g	55%
Sodium	1059.5mg	44%
Potassium	600.1mg	13%
Total Carbs	52g	17%
Sugars	8.55g	34%
Dietary Fiber	9.24g	37%
Protein	10.55g	21%
Vitamin C	63.3mg	106%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	54%
Iron	30.5mg	170%
Calcium	280mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.22 Kcal (671 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.15g	55%
Sodium	300.83mg	44%
Potassium	170.39mg	13%
Total Carbs	14.76g	17%
Sugars	2.43g	34%
Dietary Fiber	2.62g	37%
Protein	3g	21%
Vitamin C	18mg	106%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	54%
Iron	8.7mg	170%
Calcium	79.5mg	28%

* 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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