Eggplant Spread Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you eat Trader Joe's eggplant spread? ›

Use it to make sandwiches, breakfast toast or dip some crunchy raw veggies into it. The possibilities are endless.

Eggplants are known to absorb a lot of fat while cooking. A useful tip to prevent sogginess and greasiness is to salt sliced or diced eggplant and let it sit for an hour. This helps to draw out moisture. Next, rinse and drain any liquid from the sliced eggplant, then pat dry before cooking.

Yield: This recipe makes six snack-sized servings of Roasted Eggplant Dip; each slightly more than ⅓ cup. Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Eggplants can be grilled, steamed, braised, stir-fried, deep-fried and roasted. For a smoky flavour, turn whole eggplants over an open flame on the barbecue or stovetop until the skin is charred, then scoop out the flesh. Choose eggplants with smooth and shiny skin that is even across the surface.

Trader Joe's Eggplant Garlic Spread with Sweet Red Peppers

A: Label on jar says :Refrigerate after opening. Consume within 10 days after opening for best quality.

For a quick and easy eggplant parm, Trader Joe's once sold frozen breaded eggplant cutlets. However, during the fall of 2019, the grocery chain discontinued the product, leaving many shoppers heartbroken.

Salt and rest: Slice the eggplant into your desired shape and sprinkle salt over the slices or cubes. Let them sit for about 30 minutes to an hour. The salt will draw out some of the bitter compounds.

Oil also carries the essence of added herbs and spices, so that eggplant dishes can become rich with the aromas and heady flavors of onions, peppers, anchovies, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. If you're cutting down on oil, remember that roasted, baked, or grilled eggplant is also delicious.

When buying an eggplant, the flesh should be firm but give slightly when pressed, then bounce back. If your eggplant is soft to the touch, that's an indication that it's beginning to spoil. In addition, if the flesh of the eggplant is slimy, you'll want to throw it away.

Once cool, halve the eggplant, scoop out the flesh, put them in a food processor or blender and mix them until smooth and creamy. Transfer the purée into freezer-safe containers and label. When you are ready to use your purée, simply thaw it in the refrigerator and add it to your favorite recipes.

What to do with too much eggplant? ›

Well, way back in the 1700s, early European versions of eggplant were smaller and yellow or white. They looked like goose or chicken eggs, which led to the name “eggplant.” The eggplant has been around for a long, long time. It's native to India and Southeast Asia.

My favorite way to eat it is as is, spread on crackers or some bread with crumbled cheese; it's lovely with feta, shaved pieces of Cacciocavallo, or torn pieces of fresh mozzarella.

How I Use Trader Joe's Garlic Spread Dip. Here are some ways I like to use the garlicky, smooth spread/dip: Spread it on burger buns, sandwich bread, lavash, and pita. Use as a dip for vegetables.

We would suggest you do like the Portuguese do and pair it with a full-flavored cheese, like our Dried Fruit Goat Log or our Cheddar with Scotch Bonnet Chilis, if you're feeling really bold. It also goes well on a sandwich with our Spicy Uncured Charcuterie Selection.