Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants, approximately 2 pounds
  • 4 tbsp. plain unsweetened cashew yogurt
  • 2 tbsp. Gustare Milanese Gremolata Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for roasting and finishing
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. cumin, plus more for roasting
  • ½ tsp. Gustare Fleur de Sel, plus more to sprinkle
  • Optional: za'atar spice for finishing

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush sheet tray with Milanese Gremolata olive oil and set aside.

2

Halve eggplant lengthwise and score skin several times. Sprinkle flesh with Gustare Fleur de Sel and allow to sweat 10 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

3

Drizzle both sides of eggplant with Milanese Gremolata olive oil and rub evenly over the entire surface. Sprinkle both sides of eggplant generously with cumin.

4

Bake eggplant, flesh side down, on prepared sheet tray for 45-60 minutes, or until eggplant is tender, shriveled and charred on both sides. Allow to cool until comfortable to handle.

5

Scoop flesh into strainer and drain excess water for approximately 3 minutes.

6

Combine drained eggplant and remaining ingredients in food processor.

7

Pulse to blend and chop ingredients, maintaining some chunks and body to create a consistency that is truly pleasing to the palate.

8

Finish with a drizzle of Milanese Gremolata olive oil and top with za’atar spice. Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers or pita bread. This is healthy party food. Dig in!

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