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Patlican Soslu (Roasted Eggplant with Tomato & Garlic)

Patlican Soslu is a smoky Mediterranean eggplant dish made with roasted eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and roasted peppers. It’s a flavorful appetizer or mezze best served with warm pita.
Total Time:40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 4 small–medium tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced fire-roasted peppers
  • 6 garlic cloves divided
  • ¼ small onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh lemon juice to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Peel the eggplant in stripes, leaving some of the skin on.
  • Using a knife, make small cuts around the eggplant to help the smoky flavor penetrate.
  • Place the eggplant directly over a stovetop flame and char it for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally to char all sides.
  • Alternatively, you can use a broiler to achieve the same effect.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Add the charred eggplant to the same baking sheet.
  • Place 4 garlic cloves and the chopped onion in a piece of aluminum foil.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Wrap the foil and place it on the baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the eggplant and tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast everything in the oven for about 30 minutes.
  • Once slightly cooled, remove the skin from the eggplant.
  • Mash the eggplant together with the roasted tomatoes and roasted garlic.
  • Dice the fire-roasted peppers and roasted onion, then add them to the mixture.
  • Crush the remaining 2 raw garlic cloves and add them to the mixture.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  • Mix the tomato paste with 1 tablespoon warm water, then add it to the mixture.
  • Mix everything together well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Serve with warm pita bread. This dish can be enjoyed warm, room temperature, or cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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