Eggplant and Parsley Dip (Melintzanosalata)

By cprzybyl

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. eggplant (about 2 large eggplants)
• 1 ⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, cored and
• 
 roughly chopped
• 1 jalapestemmed, seeded, and
• 
 roughly chopped
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,
• 
 to taste
• Toasted pita, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

. Build a hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to high. Grill eggplants, turning, until charred and soft, 1820 minutes. Let cool. Peel eggplants; scoop out seeds. Chop eggplants; drain in strainer for 30 minutes.


2. Heat 1⁄4 cup oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Add peppers; cook for 10 minutes. Add jalapeand continue cooking until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl of food processor along with reserved eggplant, remaining oil, parsley, vinegar, and garlic. Process until slightly chunky. Season with salt and pepper. Chill to meld flavors. Serve with pita.