Eggplant Caviar Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 ea Eggplant- Md, About 1 Lb.
• 2 ea Cloves Garlic
• 1/2 ts Soy Sauce
• 1 c Fresh Tomato- Chopped
• 1 ts Dried Basil- Crushed
• 2 tb Olive Oil
• 1 tb Lemon Juice
• 2 tb Green Onion- Diced, Use All
• 2 tb Fresh Parsley- Minced
• 1 tb Fresh Basil- Chopped, OR

Preparation:

• Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise.
• Bake, cut side down, on a greased cookie sheet at 400 degrees F. for 60 minutes
• As the eggplant cools, gently squeeze out the excess water.
• Use a spoon to scoop pulp from the skin.
• Place the pulp in a bowl and mash with a fork.
• Using a garlic press, crush the garlic into the eggplant.
• Add all of the other ingredients and blend well.
• Cover and chill.