Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], 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.

Target recipe: preheat oven to 425. place eggplant in a large bowl; drizzle with 2 t oil, tossing well to coat. arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. bake at 425 for 15 minutes stirring once. heat the remaining 1 t oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. add onions; saute' 5 minutes. add 1/2 teaspoon salt and garlic. saute' 1 minute. stir in wine, tomatoes, and bay leaf. bring to a boil. reduce heat to med and cook 20 min, stirring occasionally. stir in eggplant, remaining 1/4 t salt, olives, seasonings. cook 2 minutes. serve over pasta.