Roasted Vegetable Spread - 4 Cups

Makes about 4 cups

1large eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces 1large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 10garlic cloves, smashed ½cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 3tablespoons balsamic vinegar 6jarred roasted red peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces ¾teaspoon sea salt ¾teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3tablespoons fresh basil leaves 1½tablespoons capers, drained

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 25 (70% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 56mg • calc. 4mg • fiber 1g

Preheat oven to 375°F with the rack in the upper position. Toss the eggplant, onion and garlic with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Spread on a baking pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are browned. Put the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar and roasted peppers into the jar of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge® 1000 Watt Blender. Add the roasted vegetables and the remaining ingredients, except for the basil and capers. Auto Pulse on High for about 45 seconds. Run on High for 30 seconds. Add the basil and Pulse on High an additional 3 times. Transfer mixture to a medium mixing bowl; stir in the capers and serve.