Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip)  |  Vegetable Day
    
	Makes 4 servings - uses 5 oz of your veggie day allowance
	
    
    Ingredients
	 
    
	     
                      - 1 large  eggplant 
- 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice 
- 2 small  cloves garlic, minced 
- 1 small  avocado OR 4 oz. vegetable broth 
- 1/2 cup  Italian parsley, chopped 
- salt 
- pepper
 
    Directions
      
                      - preheat  oven to 400 
- using a  fork, prick the eggplant all over 
- place  eggplant on baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes 
- cut  eggplant in half 
- scoop  eggplant out of skin and put in food processor (ok to include skin if you  prefer) 
- add minced  garlic, avocado (or vegetable broth) and lemon juice to food processor 
- pulse a few  times to combine 
- stir in  parsley, salt and pepper (to taste) Cream 
                        - note, stop  every few pulses and maneuver the food so it is blended thoroughly 
- may be  eaten warm or cold 
                        - note -  keeps well in fridge for a few days 
- enjoy! 
 
   
  
  
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