Roasted Eggplant Salsa

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Roasted Eggplant Salsa
44 min.
6
39kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game with a vibrant and flavorful Roasted Eggplant Salsa? This delightful dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it perfect for a variety of dietary preferences, but it also bursts with fresh ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. With just 44 minutes of preparation, you can whip up a delicious salsa that serves six, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, parties, or a cozy night in.

The star of this recipe is the medium Asian eggplant, which, when roasted, develops a rich, smoky flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of banana peppers and the aromatic essence of garlic and shallots. The addition of fresh cilantro and a splash of lime juice brings a refreshing brightness to the dish, while the fish sauce adds a unique umami depth that will leave your guests craving more.

Whether you serve it as an antipasti, a starter, or a snack, this Roasted Eggplant Salsa is sure to impress. It’s not just a dish; it’s an experience that combines textures and flavors in a way that is both satisfying and healthy. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a salsa that will be the highlight of your next meal!

Ingredients

  •  banana peppers fresh
  • 14 ounces asian eggplants 
  • tablespoon fish sauce 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh divided
  •  garlic cloves unpeeled
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • ounces shallots unpeeled

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Pierce the entire surface of eggplants with a fork, and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake at 400 for 22 minutes or until eggplants are very tender. Cool to room temperature.
  4. Heat a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add garlic, peppers, and shallots; cook for 15 minutes or until skins are blackened and shallots are tender, turning vegetables occasionally to blacken evenly. Cool 10 minutes.
  6. Halve eggplants lengthwise; scoop out pulp with a spoon. Discard skins; place eggplant pulp in a food processor. Peel shallots and garlic; discard skins.
  7. Add garlic pulp and shallots to eggplants. Stem and seed peppers; add to eggplant mixture.
  8. Add juice and fish sauce; pulse 10 times or until finely chopped. Stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro; sprinkle remaining cilantro over dish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories39kcal
Protein14.64%
Fat3.73%
Carbs81.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.33
Glycemic Load
1.72
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.3882608407218%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
56.68mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:39.49kcal
1.97%
Fat:0.18g
0.28%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.2%
Carbohydrates:9.09g
3.03%
Net Carbohydrates:6.22g
2.26%
Sugar:4.13g
4.59%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:240.59mg
10.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.63g
3.26%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.45%
Vitamin C:9.54mg
11.57%
Fiber:2.86g
11.46%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.09%
Potassium:257.52mg
7.36%
Folate:24.58µg
6.14%
Magnesium:20.68mg
5.17%
Copper:0.09mg
4.49%
Phosphorus:35.77mg
3.58%
Vitamin K:3.65µg
3.48%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.37%
Vitamin B3:0.63mg
3.17%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.87%
Iron:0.5mg
2.78%
Calcium:22.84mg
2.28%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.23%
Selenium:1.29µg
1.84%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.71%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.67%
Source:My Recipes