Warm Smoky Eggplant Dip Recipe

Name: Warm Smoky Eggplant Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 good-sized purple eggplant; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (spicy or mild); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 good-sized purple eggplant
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon smoked paprika (spicy or mild)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

1
Poke holes in the eggplant with a fork and throw it on the grill until it collapses, all smooshy and blistered, with the skin half-burnt.
2
Pull off and discard the peel (Don't worry about a few charred bits.) and mash the eggplant flesh in a bowl. I use a fork, and leave it just a little chunky.
3
Add the oil, lemon juice, tahini, yogurt and seasonings. The amounts here are very much approximations; taste as you go until you reach a balance of smoky, spicy, tangy and slightly sweet that appeals to you. (Ooh, and a great tip a friend recently shared with me: If you don't have tahini, a splash of sesame oil will add a similar flavor.)
4
Drizzle with a bit more oil and sprinkle the pine nuts on top of the dip.
5
Serve with pita chips or the dipper of your choice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 good-sized purple eggplant, 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 1 lemon, juiced, 2 tablespoons tahini, and more.

Yes, Warm Smoky Eggplant Dip falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Warm Smoky Eggplant Dip

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