La Nonna's Sweet and Sour Eggplant Dip Recipe

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La Nonna's Sweet and Sour Eggplant Dip is a Italian snack recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 10 ingredients across 11 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 256 kcal with roughly 4 g of protein. Filed under vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Heat about 1 cup of the olive oil in a heavy skillet over moderately high heat until it's very hot. You can test the oil by dropping in one eggplant cube: if it rapidly bubbles up, it's ready.
Fry the eggplant in batches, making sure not to crowd the pan, which helps them crisp up. Stir and turn constantly with a slotted spoon until the eggplant is browned and tender, about 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
Now for the sweet and sour balance. Start by adding the red wine vinegar and sugar in increments, about 1 tablespoon at a time for each. Stir and cook for about 1-2 minutes after each addition.
Taste as you go, adjusting the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until you achieve the right balance for your palate. Keep tasting until it's just right.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 256kcal | 13% |
| Fat | 12g | 17% |
| Carbohydrate | 36g | 14% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Gluten | Free from |
| Crustaceans |
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| 25g |
| 28% |
| Fibre | 9g | 30% |
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| Protein | 4g | 8% |
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| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Milk | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.