Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 medium green pepper, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 c. plain yogurt

Method

  • Place whole eggplant on microproof baking rack.
  • Pierce skin in several places.
  • Cook on High (maximum power) 6 to 7 minutes or until soft.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Combine onion, green pepper, garlic and lemon juice in small microproof bowl.
  • Cook on High (maximum power) 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are limp. Cut eggplant in half; scoop pulp into small mixing bowl.
  • Add all ingredients except yogurt.
  • Beat until well blended.
  • Stir in yogurt, cover and chill thoroughly.
  • Makes 2 cups.