The 'AJVAR' vegetable spread is the inspiration behind this dip.
It is simply a blend of finely puréed roasted peppers, eggplants, vinegar, sunflower oil, garlic, a touch of sugar and a tinch of hot pepper...and the bonus...no additives or preservatives! I was incredibly fortunate to have discovered this gem of a product. It is imported from Turkey. Ask your grocery merchant if they carry it. If not, ask if there's an equivalent of this product at the Arabic grocery store.
For a dedicated post...refer to:
http://www.foodessa.com/2010/06/free-style-fridayflowers-and-food.html