Eggplant Dip

PointsPlus Value 1
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 60 min
Serves: 8

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant(s)

1 Tbsp olive oil

2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, or to taste

2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced, or to taste

1/2 tsp table salt, or more to taste

1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or more to taste

1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Place whole eggplant on a baking sheet; pierce it in several places with a fork. Roast, turning once during cooking, for 1 hour; cool completely. Slice eggplant open and scoop out all the flesh; place flesh in a food processor or blender. Add oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper; puree until smooth and garnish with zest. Yields about 3 tablespoons per serving.