Smoky Eggplant and Yogurt Salad

Smoky Eggplant and Yogurt Salad
Smoky Eggplant and Yogurt Salad requires around 50 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 114 calories, 5g of protein, and 6g of fat. This gluten free recipe serves 4. If you have ground pepper, yogurt, green onions, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as a cheap side dish.

Instructions

1
In a pot over medium heat, add the eggplant and water; cook until tender and the water evaporates. Mash the eggplant so no large chunks remain. Allow to cool completely.
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In a large bowl, add the yogurt, mashed eggplant, green onions, cilantro, pepper and salt; mix well.
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3
To smoke the salad, heat one piece charcoal over open flame until gray and reddish in color.
4
Place a small square of aluminum foil in the eggplant salad (make room in the center for the foil).
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Place the hot charcoal on the piece of foil in the bowl.
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Add the margarine on top of the charcoal and cover salad bowl immediately. Allow to smoke for 10 minutes; remove charcoal.
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Chill the salad in the refrigerator and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and sprinkle of paprika.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In50 m.
Servings4
Health Score10
Dish TypesSide Dish
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