Eggplant \"guacamole\"

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Oriental eggplants or 1 md. eggplant, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
1tablespoonOlive oil
¼cupFinely diced red onion
3Tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2tablespoonsLime juice
2tablespoonsFinely chopped fresh cilantro
1teaspoonFinely chopped fresh ginger
½teaspoonSesame oil
¼teaspoonSalt
Cucumber slices or tortilla chips

Directions

1. In large bowl, combine eggplant with olive oil. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cook in a preheated 400øF oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until eggplant is golden and tender. Remove and cool slightly.

2. Return eggplant to bowl and toss well with onion, tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, sesame oil and salt.

3. Spoon mixture into a serving dish. Let stand for up to 3 hours. Serve with cucumber slices or tortilla chips. Yield: 6 servings Prep. Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes. Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin@... Source: A Passion for Fresh Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #11 by cjhartlin@... on Jun 24, 1999