Chunky Aubergine Dip

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 eggplant, peeled aubergine, chopped
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

Directions

1. Toss the veggies with enough olive oil to coat lightly, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
3. Bake in a 190 °C preheated oven for 20 minutes. Check on the veggies, pushing them around and then bake another 8-10 minutes, or until the veggies are soft.
4. Roughly mash the veggies with a potato masher. Add another drizzle of olive oil.
5. Served chilled or warm.