Roasted Eggplant Dip

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Aubergine, Dips, Eggplant, Mediterranean, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian

1 Medium Eggplant, peeled and cut into 1″ cubes
2 Red Bell Peppers, seeded and cut into 1″ pieces
1 Red Onion, peeled and cut into 1″ pieces
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Fresh thyme, chopped
3 Tbsp Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tsp Sugar
1/4 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine eggplant, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, and thyme.
3. Drizzle with olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then toss to combine.
4. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until the vegetables are soft and lightly browned; about 45 minutes, stirring halfway through.
5. Let cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a food processor and add tomato paste.
6. Pulse until blended, 3 or 4 times, then transfer to a bowl and stir in lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Low Carb Moussaka

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30 Minute Meals, Eggplant, Keto, Low Carb, Meat, Moussaka

For the Main Dish:
10oz Eggplant, cut into 1″ cubes
4 Tblsp of Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, chopped
2 Cloves of Garlic, chopped
1 Tsp of Ground Cinnamon
1 Tbsp Paprika
1 Tbsp of Dried Oregano
1 Tsp of Salt
0.5 Tsp of Ground Black Pepper
20oz of Ground Meat (Chicken, Pork or beef, etc)
0.5 Cups of Tomato Sauce
3.5oz of Cheese, shredded

Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry).

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Baingan Bharta, Curry, Eggplant, Indian, Vegetarian

1 Large Eggplant.
2 Tblsp Vegetable oil.
1 Tsp Cumin seeds.
1 Onion – thinly sliced.
1 Tblsp Ginger garlic paste.
1 Tblsp Curry powder.
1 Tomato – diced.
½ cup Plain yogurt.
1 Jalapeno – finely chopped.
1 Tsp salt.
¼ bunch cilantro, finely chopped.