Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip

Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 50m
Total Time: 55m
Temp.: 400 ºF
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

231
Calories
15.8g
Fat
18.9g
Carbohydrate
7g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
105mg
Sodium
Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip

Recipe Description

Inspired by the Mediterranean flavors, this Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip is the ultimate fall appetizer. It is packed full with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and nuts, making it a healthy vegetarian dish with just over 200 calories. Plus, this recipe is incredibly simple to make.

First you want to roast the vegetables. Once the vegetables are cooked and begin to lightly brown, remove them from the oven and set aside to cool. Peel the roasted vegetables and add them to a food processor along with the chickpeas, walnuts, spices and olive oil. Process until a smooth paste forms, adding more oil if needed. To serve, top the dip with some extra toasted walnuts and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with pita bread.

To make the Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    Step 1 - Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip

    Preheat the oven to 400 ºF. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Prepare vegetables

    1 min
    Step 2 - Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip

    Using a fork, poke a few holes throughout the eggplant. Slice the top off of a head of garlic. Place the eggplant, tomato, onion, and garlic on the prepared baking dish in a single layer and transfer to the preheated oven.

  3. 3

    Roast

    50 min
    Step 3 - Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip

    Roast for about 35-40 minutes or until the vegetables have softened and cooked through. Once roasted, remove from the oven and let cool.

  4. 4

    Combine ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip

    Peel the roasted vegetables and add them to a blender along with ½ cup chickpeas, ½ cup chopped walnuts, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.

  5. 5

    Blend

    2 min
    Step 5 - Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip

    Blend until smooth. Add the remaining oil if needed.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip

    Serve the roasted eggplant and chickpea dip warm or at room temperature. Garnish with the reserved walnuts and a drizzle of olive oil and serve with pita bread.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Ethan Miller
December 23, 2024
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Fantastic!

Mark Thompson
September 6, 2024
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Superb!

Zara
June 28, 2024
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I made this dip for a family get-together and it was a huge hit. The flavors are so vibrant and it reminds me of our Mediterranean vacation. Easy to make and delicious to eat.

Roza
June 19, 2024
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So easy, delicious!

Nina
June 2, 2024
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Delicious

Jess
May 24, 2024
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Great dip! Made it for family night, everyone loved it.

Mark Anderson
May 20, 2024
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This dip is bomb! I whipped it up for my buddies during game night, and they couldn't get enough. The flavors are rad, and it’s super easy to make. Def gonna impress next time!

Tina
April 13, 2024
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I made this Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Dip for a family gathering and it was a hit! The flavors reminded me of a summer trip to Italy. It was so easy to prepare, and my husband and I enjoyed it with warm pita while reminiscing about that special trip.

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