Roasted Eggplant Cilantro Dip

Ingredients:

• 2 medium eggplants peeledcut into 1-inch/25-cm cubes
• 2 -3 garlic cloves peeled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 2 lemons juice of

Steps:

• Soak the eggplant in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes Drain Place in a single layer on a baking pan
• Add garlic cloves and 1 tbs of olive oil to baking pan Stir to coat eggplant with oil Sprinkle with salt and pepper
• Bake in preheated oven at 350F/180C stirring occasionally until brown and soft 20-30 minutes Remove from oven and cool to room temperature
• Mix 2-3 tablespoons olive oil with eggplant and garlic in food processor or with a fork until smooth
• Add half of the lemon juice and cilantro Let the mixture stand about 5 minutes taste and adjust the flavor with more lemon or cilantro if needed