This Creamy Eggplant Dip is thick and smooth with small chunks of roasted eggplant and a hint of garlic. It's a delicious dip that tastes great with bread, veggies, or used as a sandwich spread.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- ⅓ cup vegan mayo
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ tsp. salt or to taste
- ⅛ tsp. pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Place the eggplant on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 55-60 minutes. Let it cool.
- Remove the skins from the eggplant and discard.
- Place the eggplant flesh onto a clean cutting board and cut it into very fine cubes with a sharp knife. Then fold the cubes, and keep cutting over and over again until it resembles minced eggplant. (Alternatively, you can process the eggplant in a food processor.)
- Place the minced eggplant into a medium bowl and add the garlic, mayo, salt, and pepper. Stir well. You can serve immediately, or refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
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Add-ins and Substitutes
- Process the eggplant flesh. To keep some texture in the eggplant dip, process the eggplant in a food processor. It will allow larger chunks to remain rather than create a uniform consistency throughout.
- Add tahini. Try this Creamy Eggplant Dip with tahini, which will add a delicious nutty flavor from the sesame seeds, as well as an even creamier texture.
- Substitute vegan yogurt for the mayo. You can also make this dip with plant-based yogurt or sour cream in place of the vegan mayo. This will give it a tangier flavor while still adding a smooth texture.
- Use roasted garlic. Instead of minced raw garlic, you can roast the garlic cloves first. This will mellow some of their strong, pungent flavor while giving them a slightly sweet taste.
How to Store
You can store this Creamy Eggplant Dip in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 5 days. Serve straight from the fridge or let it come to room temperature before eating.Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg