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Eggplant Dip

This creamy roasted eggplant dip comes together with just a few ingredients for an easy appetizer spread.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French, Italian
Keyword dip, eggplant
Calories 832kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplant, halved
  • 1 medium head garlic, top ¼” trimmed off
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup crème fraîche
  • Kosher salt, as needed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs for serving (I use chives, dill and parsley)

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Arrange the eggplants cut sides up on a baking sheet. Place the head of garlic on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle the eggplant and garlic with olive oil and season with salt. Wrap the aluminum foil around the garlic.
  • Roast the eggplants until tender and golden brown on top and the garlic is soft, about 40 to 45 minutes. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
  • Pat the eggplants dry to remove any excess moisture. Scrape the flesh from the eggplants into a food processor or blender, discarding the skins. Squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves and add to the food processor with the creme fraîche.
  • Blend until smooth and season with salt to taste.
  • Enjoy at room temperature or chill for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Spread in a shallow bowl and top with additional olive oil. Garnish with herbs and serve with toasted bread, crostini or pita.

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Nutrition

Calories: 832kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 2254mg | Fiber: 28g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 927IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 2mg