Eggplant Hummus

This eggplant hummus is a scrumptious twist on the traditional dip that I really like making for a fast and wholesome snack. Roasting the eggplant brings out its wealthy, smoky taste, which pairs completely with the chickpeas and tahini. This recipe is simple to arrange and ends in a easy, creamy hummus that’s excellent for dipping or spreading.

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💭 Why you may love this recipe

• Roasted, smoky taste. The charred eggplant provides a smoky taste that pairs completely effectively with chickpeas and lemon juice.
• Simple to make. My recipe takes solely quarter-hour to make, so you may have a fast and scrumptious snack any day of the week.
• Wholesome home made dip. Identical to my hummus and falafel bowl and spicy hummus recipes, this recipe can be excessive in protein and full of nutritional vitamins and vitamins.

📋 Components and notes

To make this eggplant hummus recipe, you may want an eggplant, garlic cloves, a can of chickpeas, lemon juice, water, tahini paste, cumin powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

Variations & Substitutions

• Eggplant. Select a ripe eggplant that has a easy, shiny pores and skin with no blemishes. You can too use a Japanese eggplant.
• Chickpeas. Often known as garbanzo beans. Canned chickpeas will work greatest, simply be certain that to empty and rinse them.
• Tahini paste. You’ll be able to actually style the tahini on this recipe, so be certain that to make use of an excellent high quality one.
• Garlic. Use a recent garlic clove. You can too use garlic powder.
• Lemon juice. Squeeze one or two recent lemons for the most effective taste. Add extra to style.
• Seasonings. Season to style with cumin powder, sea salt, and pepper.

📖 The best way to make eggplant hummus

Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Step 2:
Pierce the eggplant a number of occasions with a fork to permit steam to flee.

Step 3:
Place it on a baking sheet and roast within the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, turning midway via, till the pores and skin is wrinkled and the flesh could be very tender.

Step 4:
Take away from the oven, let cool barely, then slice open and scoop out the flesh right into a blender jug or meals processor jug.

Step 6:
Serve it with a drizzle of olive oil on prime.

• Roast the garlic clove together with the eggplant for a milder, sweeter taste.
• Mix the substances in levels, beginning with the eggplant and chickpeas, then including the liquids and seasonings for a smoother consistency.
• For a smoky taste, roast the eggplant on a grill as a substitute of within the oven.
• To keep away from bitterness, peel the eggplant earlier than roasting if the pores and skin is thick.

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🍴 The best way to serve roasted eggplant hummus

The very best half about eggplant hummus is that it goes effectively with so many dishes. Serve it as a dip with pita bread, naan flatbread, pita chips, or recent greens, as a ramification on sandwiches or wraps, or as a topping for salads, like my roasted vegetable salad or vegan caesar salad.

🍴Storage and reheating ideas

Retailer hummus in an hermetic container like a sealed jar. You’ll be able to retailer it within the fridge for as much as 5 days. You can too freeze it for as much as 3 months. Then when prepared to make use of, merely thaw it in a single day within the fridge.

🍴 Different dip recipes

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