Romanian Roasted Eggplant Spread

This Romanian spread, made with roasted eggplant, olive oil, yogurt, and onion, is a refreshing dish to serve with a slice of bread.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• ½ cup canola oil
• 2 eggplants

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Poke eggplant with a fork and place on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Roast in the preheated oven until skin is charred and eggplant is soft, about 45 minutes. Cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Peel eggplant and drain in a colander for 30 minutes. Chop eggplant very finely.

Step 4

Place eggplant in a bowl and blend using an electric mixer. Gradually add oil and keep mixing until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add yogurt and salt; mix well. Stir in chopped onion.