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Eggplant and Walnut Dip with Toasted Pita Triangles
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Authored By: Walnut Marketing Board
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Raisins, mint, and garlic give this dip a unique flavor.
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Diet Types: Low Fat, Low Sodium, Vegetarian
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Ingredients:
1 pound eggplant1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup golden raisins, chopped1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 large clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon canola oilsalt and pepper to taste5 (6-inch) fat- free, whole- wheat pita breads5 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Serves: 24
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Cooking Time: Over one hour |
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| Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Pierce eggplant with tines of a fork and wrap tightly in foil. Place eggplant on baking sheet and roast for 1 hour. Cool slightly. Halve eggplant lengthwise and scoop out pulp into a medium bowl. Set aside and reserve. Meanwhile, heat walnuts in a dry skillet over medium bowl. Set aside and reserve. Into bowl with eggplant, stir in walnuts, raisins, mint, lemon juice, garlic and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill slightly. Preheat broiler. sprinkle pitas with cheese, dividing equally. Broil for 2 minutes or until cheese melts and pitas are lightly toasted. Cut each pita into 6 wedges and serve with dip. |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 24
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Calories 68
Calories from Fat 22
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% Daily Value*
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| | Total Fat 2g | 4% | | | Saturated Fat 0g | 2% | | | Mono Fat 0g | | | | Poly Fat 1g | | | | Cholesterol 1mg | 0% | | | Sodium 91mg | 4% | | | Total Carbs 10g | 3% | | | Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% | | | Sugars 0g | | | | Protein 2g | | | | Vitamin B-6 | 5% | | | Vitamin A | 0% | | | Vitamin E | 2% | | | Vitamin C | 1% | | | Calcium | 2% | | | Iron | 4% | | | Thiamin | 7% | | | Niacin | 2% | | | Pantothenic acid | 2% | | | Zinc | 2% | | | Copper | 5% | | | Manganese | 15% | | | Selenium | 11% | | | Folate | 3% | | | Magnesium | 4% | | | Phosphorus | 5% | | | Potassium | 2% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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