Stuffed Eggplant Dip

• 1 large eggplant
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 medium green pepper, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Pita breads, cut into wedges

1. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Remove pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Brush inside of shell with lemon juice; set aside.
2. Place eggplant pulp in a steamer basket; place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, saute the green pepper, celery, onion and carrot in oil for 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, cilantro, vinegar, garlic, salt, basil, cayenne and eggplant pulp. Cook and stir over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until thickened.
4. Spoon dip into eggplant shells. Serve with pita wedges.

eggplant, lemon juice, green pepper, celery, onion, carrot, olive oil, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, dried basil, cayenne pepper, breads

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/stuffed-eggplant-dip/ (may not work)