Spreadable Roasted Eggplant Goodness

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• 1 medium/large eggplant
• 1/2 red onion, peeled
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 sea salt kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cut the eggplant and onion into 1-inch cubes. Toss them in a large bowl with the garlic, pepper flakes, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes, until the vegetables are lightly browned and soft, tossing occasionally during cooking.
3.  Cool slightly.
4. Place the vegetables in a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add the tomato paste, and pulse 3 or 4 times to blend. Taste for salt and pepper.