FBD

Low Fat Smoked Eggplant and Yogurt

MediterraneanVegetarianIntermediate40 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and chopped
  • 0.5 cup lightly salted water
  • 1 0.5 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1 bunch green onions, diced
  • 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro, diced
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.3 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp margarine or shortening (for smoking)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a pot over medium heat, add the eggplant and salted water. Cook until tender and water evaporates.

  2. 2

    Mash the eggplant so no large chunks remain. Allow to cool completely.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, mashed eggplant, green onions, cilantro, pepper, and salt. Mix well.

  4. 4

    To smoke the salad, heat a piece of charcoal over open flame until gray and reddish. Place a piece of foil in the center of the salad bowl.

  5. 5

    Set hot charcoal on the foil, add margarine on top of the charcoal, and cover bowl immediately. Allow to smoke for 10 minutes, then remove charcoal.

  6. 6

    Chill in the refrigerator and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of paprika.

Tags

salad