Chickpea Eggplant Dip
Elevate your dip game with this irresistible Chickpea Eggplant Dip, a smoky, creamy fusion of roasted eggplant, protein-packed chickpeas, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a party appetizer or a healthy snack, this recipe highlights the deep, caramelized flavor of oven-roasted eggplant and garlic, paired with the nutty richness of tahini and the zing of fresh lemon juice. A hint of smoked paprika and ground cumin takes the flavor profile to the next level, creating a Mediterranean-inspired dip that's both comforting and exotic. Ready in just 40 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free dip is as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it with warm pita, crunchy veggies, or crackers for an instantly crowd-pleasing treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pierce the eggplant several times with a fork and place it on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the skin is wrinkled and the interior is soft.
During the last 5 minutes of roasting, wrap the garlic cloves (with their skins on) in a piece of aluminum foil and place them in the oven to roast alongside the eggplant.
Once the eggplant has cooled enough to handle, scoop out the flesh into a food processor, discarding the skin.
Peel the roasted garlic cloves and add them to the food processor along with the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil. Garnish with fresh parsley and a pinch of smoked paprika for presentation.
Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh veggies. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.8 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 568 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 622 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2680.1 mg | 14890% | |
| Potassium | 598 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
