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Roasted Eggplant and Pomegranate Molasses Dip with Cumin Pita Chips
Roasted Eggplant and Pomegranate Molasses Dip with Cumin Pita Chips Description

Roasted Eggplant and Pomegranate Molasses Dip with Cumin Pita Chips

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Roasted Garlic:
2 small heads garlic
1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Eggplant Puree:

3 Japanese eggplants (5 ounces each)
1 red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 Tablespoon capers, rinsed
4 Kalamata olives, pitted
2 Tablespoon cilantro leaves
2 Tablespoon mint leaves
2 Tablespoons pomegranate molasses (Carlo brand preferred)
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Cumin Pita Chips:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 Tablespoons kosher salt
2 Tablespoons pepper
2 Tablespoons cumin seeds
6 pieces of pita bread, 6-8 inches in diameter

Methods/steps

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Roast Garlic:
Cut off the top (stem end) of both heads of garlic.  Place the garlic bulbs in a piece of foil and drizzle with the olive oil.  Wrap tightly and roast in a preheated oven until completely soft and caramelized, about 30 minutes.  Let cool slightly then squeeze out the cloves into a small bowl.  Decrease the oven temperature to 350ºF.

Prepare Eggplant and Bell Pepper: Roast or grill the eggplant and peppers over a flame until blackened.  Put them into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (or a paper bag, fold it to seal loosely) and let them steam for 5-10 minutes.  Remove and peel off the charred skin.  Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper and the top from the eggplant.

Make Pita Chips:
Cut around outside of pitas with a knife or kitchen scissors.  Split the pita into two round halves.  Cut each half into 4 - 5 triangles.  Lay the triangles inner side up on a baking sheet.  Brush each with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and cumin seeds.  Toast until golden and lightly crisp about 10-15 minutes.

Toast Cumin:
Put the cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat.  Toast, shaking occasionally until the seeds pop, become fragrant and brown slightly (about 2 minutes).

Make the Puree: In a food processor, blend the eggplant, peppers, roasted garlic, capers, olives, cilantro, mint, toasted cumin, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper until blended and smooth.

Serve: Serve immediately with the pita chips.

Additional Tips

Recipe adapted by Parties That Cook®

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