Grilled Vegetable Dip with Pita Chips

Name: Grilled Vegetable Dip with Pita Chips
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 22
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin; 454 grams small eggplant (about; 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped; 7 Tbsps olive oil; 1 teaspoons fresh oregano or 1/4 tsp. dried; 22 servings Fresh oregano for garnish, optional; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded; 1 large red onion; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 3 6-inch regular or whole-wheat pitas; 22 servings Salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

Grilled Vegetable Dip with Pita Chips might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 22. Watching your figure? This vegan recipe has 53 calories, 0g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. A mixture of oregano, onion, bell pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 22 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.

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Grill

Cut eggplant lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, discarding end slices that are mostly peel. Slice onion into 1/2-inch-thick rounds.

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Eggplant

Onion

Cut bell pepper lengthwise into 2-inch-wide slices.

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Bell Pepper

Brush vegetables on both sides with 3 Tbsp. olive oil and grill, working in batches if necessary, until charred on both sides and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

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Vegetable

Olive Oil

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Grill

When cool enough to handle, coarsely chop vegetables and transfer to a food processor along with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped with some texture remaining. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

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Salt And Pepper

Vegetable

Olive Oil

Oregano

Vinegar

Garlic

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Transfer to a serving bowl.

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Bowl

Preheat oven to 350F. In a small bowl, stir together paprika, cumin and 1/2 tsp. salt.

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Paprika

Cumin

Salt

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Cut each pita into 8 triangles. Separate each triangle into 2 pieces. Arrange triangles in a single layer on 2 large baking sheets. Lightly drizzle with remaining 3 Tbsp. olive oil and sprinkle with spice mix.

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Olive Oil

Seasoning Mix