Grilled Eggplant Dip with Sweet and Smoky Flavors

• 3 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds total), trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices (do not peel)
• 5 tablespoons roasted garlic-flavored olive oil (available in gourmet shops and some supermarkets) or plain olive oil
• 1/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons minced canned chipotle chiles en adobo
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)
• Corn tortilla chips
• Mesquite

1. Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375F.
2. Spread the pine nuts in a shallow metal pan, like a cake tin, and toast them, stirring often, until they are crisp and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
3. Remove from the pan and cool.
4. Meanwhile, light a direct-heat charcoal fire and let it burn down to medium-hot (5 seconds to ouch), or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
5. Position the rack about 6 inches above the heat source.
6. Brush the eggplant slices on both sides with 4 tablespoons of the oil.
7. When the grill is ready, lay the eggplant slices on the rack.
8. Cover and grill, turning once, until the eggplant slices are tender and well-browned, about 9 minutes total.
9. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool.
10. Coarsely chop the eggplant.
11. In a food processor, combine the eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, chipotles, garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and salt.
12. Process, stopping several times to scrape down the sides of the work bowl, until the mixture is almost pureed (leave a bit of texture).
13. Adjust the seasoning.
14. (The dip can be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead.
15. Cover tightly and refrigerate, returning it to room temperature for serving.)
16. Transfer the dip to a serving dish.
17. Sprinkle the pine nuts and the cilantro over the dip.
18. Serve, accompanied by the com chips, for scooping.

pine nuts, eggplants, garlic, chopped oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, cilantro, tortilla chips, mesquite

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/grilled-eggplant-dip-with-sweet-and-smoky-flavors (may not work)