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Olive and Eggplant Spread

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 (1-pound) eggplant, halved lengthwise and flesh scored in a crosshatch pattern
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, rinsed, patted dry, and pitted
1 tablespoon drained bottled capers, rinsed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

    Step 2

    Rub eggplant with 2 tablespoons oil and bake, cut sides down, in a small baking pan in middle of oven until flesh is browned and very tender, about 50 minutes.

    Step 3

    Scoop flesh from eggplant into a food processor, discarding skin, and purée with olives, capers, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

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