Ginger Garlic Eggplant Spread

Ingredients:

2 medium eggplants(halved lengthwise)
1 tsp olive oil
1tsp fine chopped garlic
1 tsp cumin powder
1/4 cup(finely chopped) red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1tbsp minced fresh ginger
A bunch of cilantro
Pita bread cut into wedges(toasted)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 F.Brush sides of eggplant halves with 1/2 tsp olive oil.Arrange cut sides down on baking sheet.Bake for about 60 mins,until the eggplant is very soft.Cool slightly.Scoop eggplant from shell and chop finely.
Combine remaining oil and garlic in a heavy pan over heat and cook for about 1/2 minute.Stir in cumin powder. Add eggplant,bell pepper,parsley and ginger.
Reduce heat to low and cook until heated through,about 4 mins.Season with salt and pepper.Cool to room temperature and serve with pita bread by garnishing with cilantro.

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