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Home » Healthy Dips » Smokey Roasted Eggplant Dip Recipe

Smokey Roasted Eggplant Dip Recipe

Updated December 21, 2021  |  by Jillian  |  Leave a comment

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This roasted eggplant with tahini is undeniably smokey and silky-smooth. Serve it with crunchy veggies or hearty bread as an appetizer to any Mediterranean meal. You are going to love how easy it is to make!

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What’s all in Smokey Roasted Eggplant Dip with Tahini?

I’m glad you asked.

Eggplant — will roast in the oven until charred. This is what’s going to give that signature Smokey flavor. Eggplant is like a sponge, it soaks up its environment, and in this case, it will be in a high-heated oven.

Tahini — what I like about tahini is how it adds nuttiness without it tasting too much like peanuts. Fun fact, I don’t care for peanuts very much. Peanut butter and jelly? Yes. Pad Thai? No.

Garlic — one could most certainly roast the garlic in with the eggplant, but I was feeling a little bit laaazzy, and threw it in raw.

Olive oil — will coat the eggplant right before roasting.

Smoked paprika — will add another layer of deep smokiness without the flame.

Cumin — has a nice earthy, meatiness to it that works well in this recipe.

Lemon — gives a nice tang.

Pure maple syrup — balances out that tang.

Salt and pepper

roasted eggplant dip in a food processor

Do you want to know something exciting? I effortlessly tossed all of the ingredients into the food processor and made this amazing dip. Yeah, it was so easy.

There are so many ways to dress this dip up. After dolloping and smearing a generous portion onto your serving dish, sprinkle on salty feta cheese, pomegranate seeds, and fresh parsley. So totally YUMMY!

eggplant dip served in a dish

Do you want a really thick dip? Make sure to place the roasted eggplant in a strainer and over a bowl. All of the excess juices with leave the eggplant— resulting in a thicker dip.

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I drizzled the top with extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and an extra dusting of smoked paprika. Guests will know exactly what’s in it.

My favorite dipping vehicles are cold crisp cucumbers. They never fail to satisfy.

Let’s make some creamy-dreamy Roasted Eggplant Dip!

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Smokey Roasted Eggplant Dip with Tahini

Course Sides
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
Servings 4 people
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This roasted eggplant with tahini is undeniably smokey and silky-smooth. Serve it with crunchy veggies or hearty bread as an appetizer to any Mediterranean meal.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups packed roasted eggplant about 2 medium-sized eggplants
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp tahini heaping
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp sesame seeds to garnish
  • a few springs of parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F
  • Rub the eggplants generously with olive oil. Use your hands to coat the thick purple skin. No need to cut the eggplant in half—keep them whole and place them over a baking sheet lined with foil (parchment paper will burn and turn black at a high temperature). 
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until the outside is black and the inside is tender when pierced with a fork. 
  • When ready, place the eggplant in a glass bowl and cover the bowl with saran wrap to steam for 20 minutes or so. This step will help separate the flesh from the purple thick skin— making it easier to peel. 
  • Next, lift the saran wrap and make sure that it is cool enough to handle. Then, with your hands, peel away the skin of the eggplant(s). Know that some skin still intact is completely ok.
  • Transfer the roasted eggplant to the food processor along with, the tahini, garlic, lemon, maple syrup, cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and pepper. Processes until desired consistency is met. I like mine smooth and creamy. 
  • Serve in your favorite appetizer dish. Drizzle extra olive oil on top, followed by sprinkles of sesame seeds, and a dusting of smoked paprika. 

Notes

Why is my eggplant dry and like a sponge after baking? That’s probably because you didn’t generously and thoroughly coat the eggplant with oil AND roast it long enough. Once the eggplant is in that oven, DO NOT open that oven door! Set a timer and trust the process. 

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 294mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

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