Eggplant is cooked until silky and tender, then blended with warm and spicy harissa for a quick dip.

Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Eggplants make excellent dips.

(Yes, eggplants are fruit not vegetables).

Southern Living Spicy Eggplant Dip in a bowl to serve with pita chips

Credit:Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Ingredients

1/2cupextra-virgin olive oil

2large(2 lb.

total)eggplants, peeled and cut into 1-in.

Stir in eggplants, garlic, harissa, salt, and coriander.

Using a potato masher, mash eggplant mixture until creamy and smooth.

Stir in herbs and lemon juice.

Serve warm or at room temperature.