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Sauced: Melitzanosalata

Sauced: Melitzanosalata
Sauced: Melitzanosalata might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 152 calories, 1g of protein, and 14g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet. Head to the store and pick up kosher salt, eggplants, extra virgin olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours.

Instructions

1
Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover gill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate.
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2
Place eggplants on grill and cook until soft throughout, about 30 minutes, turning eggplants every 5 minutes.
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Transfer eggplants to a cutting board and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Split eggplants in half and spoon out pulp into a colander placed in a bowl or in sink; discard skin.
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Let pulp drain for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Transfer eggplant to workbowl of food processor fitted with steel blade.
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Add garlic and lemon juice and pulse to combine. With the food processor running, slowly add olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube.
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Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for one hour, then serve.
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Ready In2 hrs
Servings8
Health Score60
Dairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarianVery Healthy
DietsGluten FreeDairy FreePaleolithicLacto Ovo VegetarianPrimal
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