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Eggplant dip

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Ingredients:
1 medEggplant
3 medGreen onions, finely chopped
1 largeTomato, peeled & chopped
1 smallClove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 Stalk celery, finely chopped
1 tbspFresh lemon juice/vinegar
1 tbspVegetable oil
1/2 tspSalt
1/4 tspFreshly ground pepper
Procedures:
1Eggplant dip is popular in many mediterranean countries.
2In the west it is often called poor man"s caviar.
3It"s good with raw vegetable dippers or on crisp melba toast.
4Prick whole eggplant in several places with a fork.
5Place in a baking pan and bake in 400°F oven for 30 minutes.
6Cool, peel and chop finely.
7(a blender or food processor can be used but avoid overprocessing.
8Dip is best when it has some crunch).
9Combine eggplant, onions, tomato, garlic and celery.
10Add lemon juice, vegetable oil, salt and freshly ground pepper.
11Cover tightly and refrigerate for several hours to blend flavors.
122 tb - 17 calories, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fat, 1++extra (free exchange)