Roasted Eggplant Spread

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 45 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

Black pepper and garlic perk up this out-of-the-ordinary spread that hits the spot on a crisp cracker or toasted bread slice. —Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania.

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Roasted Eggplant Spread

Yield:2 cups
Prep:20 min
Cook:45 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Toasted baguette slices or assorted crackers
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Mix first 4 ingredients. Place vegetables in a large bowl; toss with oil mixture. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Roast vegetables until softened and lightly browned, 45-50 minutes, stirring once.
  2. Transfer to a food processor; cool slightly. Add tomato paste; pulse just until blended (mixture should be chunky).
  3. Transfer to a bowl; cool completely. Serve with baguette slices or crackers.
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