Eggplant Spread
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A sophisticated vegetable appetizer from Ac'cent.
INGREDIENTS
1 large eggplant, 2 pounds
1 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon Ac'cent flavor enhancer
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 loaf (8-ounces) party rye breadPreheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake eggplant on rack in the center of the oven for 1 hour, or until soft.
In a large saucepan over low heat, sauté onions, celery, green pepper and garlic in oil for 10 minutes.
Remove skin from cooled, baked eggplant and finely chop the pulp. Add chopped pulp to the onion mixture and stir in the tomatoes, Ac'cent, salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Remove cover and cook 30 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate 3 hours. Serve chilled with party rye bread.
Makes 3 cups