Herbed Eggplant with Tomatoes, Onion and Garlic
- 3 medium eggplants
- 1/3 cup canned diced tomatoes in juice, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Pita bread, cut into wedges
- Preheat broiler.
- Pierce eggplants all over with fork.
- Place on baking sheet.
- Broil until skin is crisp and flesh is soft, turning frequently, about 25 minutes.
- Place eggplants on rack set over rimmed baking sheet.
- Cool completely (liquid will drain from eggplants as they cool).
- Using small knife, peel skin from eggplants.
- Coarsely chop eggplants; place in large bowl.
- Add tomatoes, onion and garlic.
- Using electric mixer, beat 1 minute.
- Add yogurt; beat 1 minute.
- Reduce speed to low.
- Add vinegar and lemon juice; beat to blend.
- Gradually beat in oil.
- Mix in parsley and oregano.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- (Can be made 2 days ahead.)
- Serve with pita bread.
eggplants, tomatoes, white onion, garlic, plain yogurt, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, parsley, oregano, bread
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/herbed-eggplant-with-tomatoes-onion-and-garlic-5876 (may not work)