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Roasted Eggplant Dip

Who doesn’t love a delicious dip? This roasted eggplant dip recipe is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. Made with tahini, garlic, fresh parsley, and a medley of seasonings, this eggplant dip has all the flavors you need to make your guests happy. Serve with veggies or crackers to enjoy while dinner is cooking. Perfect for weekly meal prep!

Prep: 50Cook: 10Total: 1 hour
Yield 8 - 1/4 cup servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 2 globe eggplants ~2lbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut eggplants in half long way and brush open side with olive oil.
  3. Place face side down on baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes.
  4. Scrape meat out from eggplants using a fork. Mash with fork or potato masher until smooth (alternatively use a food processor to pulse).
  5. Add in tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt and parsley. Mix until all combined.
  6. Optional: top with olive oil and chopped parsley.
  7. Serve with crostini, crackers, or veggies!
Author: ErinCategory: dip, snack, healthy, appetizerMethod: ovenCuisine: MediterraneanDiet: Gluten Free