Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: preheat oven to 500°f. pierce eggplant in several places and bake until skin is charred, 20 to 30 minutes. remove eggplant from oven, place in paper bag, and let cool. remove and discard skin; in bowl mash pulp. add remaining ingredients, mixing well to combine; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. serve cold.

Target recipe: cut the eggplant in half lengthwise. bake, cut side down, on a greased cookie sheet at 400 degrees f for 60 minutes. as the eggplant cools, gently squeeze out the excess liquid. use a spoon to scoop pulp from the skin; discard skin. place the pulp in a bowl and mash with a fork. using a garlic press, crush the garlic into the bowl. add all of the other ingredients and blend well. season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. serve with pita crackers, endive leaves, sliced cucumber, or other vegetable dippers. also good with 1/4 cup yoghurt, a bit of toasted sesame oil, and red wine or balsamic vinegar added.