Red Pepper and Eggplant Dip

Ingredients

2 medium eggplants, cut in half lengthwise

2 large red bell pepper, cut in half, seeded

5 Tablespoons olive oil

4 large garlic cloves, minced

3 Tablespoons lemon juice

1 small fresh Jalapeno pepper, seeded, membrane removed and minced

1 Tablespoon GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

salt and pepper to taste

pita bread

Honey Tips

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Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly brush eggplant and bell pepper with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil. Place in a baking pan. Bake approximately 30 minutes turning vegetables occasionally, until eggplant is very soft. Remove from oven. Cool. Peel peppers and eggplant. Place in a food processor with remaining ingredients, including 4 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse, until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate. When ready to serve cut pitas in quarters. Fold open. Brush lightly with oil. Toast under broiler, until just golden. Serve with eggplant dip.