Eggplant Spread by Chef & Author: Laleh Khoshkbariie

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About the Recipe

Prep time: 20-30min

Cook time: 30-45min

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

3-4 large eggplants scored with a fork

1/2 stick of butter

2 Tbs dried mint

salt & pepper

1/2 Tsp cinnamon

1/2 Tsp turmeric

1/2 C finely chopped garlic

Garnish:

1 large onion caramelized crisp

1 garlic caramelized

dried & fresh mint

rashk (fermented yogurt)

Instructions:

1. Lay the eggplant whole with poked holes on a cookie

sheet and bake on 350' for about 15-20 min, rotating a

couple times until it's soft.

2. Peel the skin and take out the flesh.

3. Sauté the garlic in generous amounts of olive oil and

butter.

4. Add the eggplant. Mash it while stirring.

5. Add the rest of the ingredients and let it cook on medium

low until it all comes together, for about 15 minutes.

Garnish and serve warm or cold with pita or flat bread.

Enjoy!

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