Grilled eggplant cream with lemon
A mixture of roasted eggplant, blended with onion, garlic, lemon juice, tomato paste, and olive oil, seasoned with flat-leaf parsley.
This eggplant puree is perfect for accompanying vegetable dishes or serving with bread. It is easy to prepare and requires slow cooking for a rich, intense flavor.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time1 hr
- Total1 hr 15 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Calories284 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodfour
- Estimated cost$7.59 $1.90 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $5.25
- $0.21
- $0.18
- $0.15
- $0.32
- $1.18
- $0.03
- $0.27
Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Wash and dry the eggplants, cut off the stem, and prick them several times with a fork. ≈ 8 min
- Bake them for 1 hour in the oven, with the grill turned on.
- Cut them in half and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. ≈ 8 min
- Peel the onion and chop it into small pieces. Wash the parsley, remove the thick stems, and chop it finely. ≈ 8 min
- Peel the garlic and mince it finely. Squeeze the half lemon. ≈ 8 min
- Combine the eggplant, onion, lemon juice, garlic, and tomato paste. ≈ 4 min
- Gradually add the olive oil while continuing to mix. ≈ 4 min
- Salt, pepper, and sprinkle with parsley. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Grilled eggplant cream with lemon
- 3 eggplants$5.25
- 1 onion$0.21
- 2 cloves of garlic$0.18
- Half a lemon$0.15
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste$0.32
- 100 ml of olive oil$1.18
- salt$0.03
- Freshly ground pepper$0.27
Total$7.59
that's $1.90 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 284 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 23.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5 g |
| Sugars | 8.7 g |
| Fiber | 7.8 g |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Salt | 0.06 g |
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