Country Garden Dip

1. 1 Eggplant≈ $4.33 per kg 85 g
2. 2 Bell peppers≈ $6.00 per kg 50 g
3. 3 Feta or brined cheesepack 200 g ≈ $3.00 35 g
4. 4 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 5 g
5. 5 Sunflower oil 10 ml
6. 6 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Cut the bell² pepper in half and roast for 15–20 minutes.

3. Slice the eggplant¹ into rounds.

4. Pan-fry the eggplant¹ slices in sunflower oil until tender.

5. Chop the roasted pepper, feta³, and garlic⁴ into small pieces.

6. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.

7. Place an eggplant¹ slice on a plate, top with the dip, and cover with another slice.