Eggplant and Walnut Dip with Toasted Pita Triangles

Raisins mint and garlic give this dip a unique flavor

Authored by: Walnut Marketing Board

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  • Cooking Time: Over one hour
  • Serves: 24
  • Suitable Diets: Low Fat, Low Sodium, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound eggplant
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 6inch fat free, whole wheat pita breads
  • 5 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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.