Spicy Eggplant Dip

==Description==
Spicy Eggplant Dip from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, government resource in the public domain
* Serves: 8
== Ingredients ==
* 2 medium eggplants, halved lengthwise
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 1 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
* 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
* 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
* Salt and pepper
== Directions ==
# Heat oven to 400 deg. F. Line a heavy baking sheet with foil.
# Brush the cut sides of the eggplant with 1 tablespoon of the oil and arrange cut side down on the baking sheet. Bake until cut sides are browned and eggplant is soft (about 25 minutes).
# Combine remaining oil and garlic in a skillet and heat over low heat until garlic sizzles. Stir in cumin and remove from heat.
# Scoop out softened eggplant, chop finely and then add to skillet. Add ginger, bell pepper, and parsley. Stir mixture over low heat until blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.
# Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Category:Bell pepper Recipes
Category:Dip Recipes
Category:Eggplant Recipes
Category:Vegan Recipes