
This starter, from Colby Garrelts, chef and co-owner of Bluestem in Kansas City, Missouri, is ideal for any summer get-together. For only 72 calories per serving, you'll get nearly 30 percent of your daily requirement for vitamin A, plus 4 grams of fiber.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings1 1/2 large eggplants, halved
Olive oil cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 spring onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 heirloom tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon plain lowfat yogurt
Coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon sliced basil
Heat oven to 350°F. Coat eggplants with cooking spray. Roast 1 hour. Scoop pulp into a sieve lined with cheesecloth; drain 1 hour. Remove pulp; purée in food processor; transfer to a bowl. Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Cook onion 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic; cook 3 minutes or until soft. Add tomatoes and paprika; cook 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool. Stir yogurt into puree; add onion and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 30 minutes. Garnish with basil. Serve with raw vegetables
Nutrition Per Serving
Nutritional analysis per serving: 72 calories3.9 grams fat (0.6 g saturated)
8.8 g carbs
4.3 g fiber
1.9 grams protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self










