Directions:
- Preheat a gas grill (or alternately an oven to 350 degrees F).
- With a small, sharp knife, cut small slits into each eggplant.
- Strip the leaves from the thyme sprigs, and chop. Discard the stems. Insert a sliver of garlic and a bit of chopped thyme into each slit in the eggplant. Rub olive oil onto the eggplants. Grill until black on a grill, turning frequently to ensure even roasting, about 15 minutes, or roast on an oiled baking sheet in the preheated oven, about 1 hour.
- Remove from the heat. Slice eggplant lengthwise and when cool enough to handle, scoop the softened pulp into a bowl. Beat until creamy with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Essence to taste, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with lemon wedges and toasted pita triangles at the table.
- Essence:
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Yield: about 2/3 cup
- Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 208.42 Kcal (873 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 18.86 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.1g | 3% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 7003.09mg | 292% | |
| Potassium | 1353.12mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbs | 47.98g | 16% | |
| Sugars | 16.3g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.46g | 74% | |
| Protein | 8.69g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 30.5mg | 51% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 178.7mg | 18% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 48.17 Kcal (202 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 4.36 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.48g | 3% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1618.37mg | 292% | |
| Potassium | 312.7mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.09g | 16% | |
| Sugars | 3.77g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.27g | 74% | |
| Protein | 2.01g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 51% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 41.3mg | 18% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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