*There is a theory that “male” eggplants have fewer seeds. If you think about it, seek out eggplants that have a round circle at the bottom versus a straight line.
To add protein to this dish and make it more substantial, add 1 cup of cooked white beans or chickpeas, or crumble some feta on top.
If you want to use this as a dip, skip the crumbled pita chips and serve chips on the side. Dice up the eggplant finely or mash it a bit.