Feast your senses on a culinary adventure with Roasted Eggplant Hummus, a delightful dip that tantalizes the taste buds with its smoky, creamy, and savory flavors. This delectable spread, hailing from the vibrant culinary tapestry of the Middle East, is crafted with roasted eggplants, a generous drizzle of tahini, a symphony of garlic and lemon, and a touch of cumin, creating an orchestra of flavors that harmoniously blend together. Embark on a journey of taste as you explore variations of this classic dip, including the vibrant beet hummus, the piquant roasted red pepper hummus, and the refreshing cucumber avocado hummus. Each variation offers a unique symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, promising a delightful culinary experience.
**Roasted Eggplant Hummus:** The star of the show, this classic hummus features roasted eggplants that lend a smoky, earthy depth of flavor.
**Beet Hummus:** This vibrant twist on hummus incorporates roasted beets, adding a beautiful fuchsia hue and a sweet, earthy flavor.
**Roasted Red Pepper Hummus:** This piquant variation boasts roasted red peppers, infusing the hummus with a smoky, slightly spicy kick.
**Cucumber Avocado Hummus:** This refreshing take on hummus combines cool cucumbers and creamy avocados, resulting in a light and flavorful dip.
WHITE BEAN AND ROASTED EGGPLANT HUMMUS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 33m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and place an oven rack in the middle.
- Place the eggplant on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cooled eggplant, beans, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add 1/3 cup of olive oil until the mixture is creamy. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place the hummus in a dipping bowl and serve with the cucumber slices. Alternatively, spoon the hummus over the cucumber slices and arrange on a serving platter.
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND GARLIC HUMMUS
A very flavorful, simple hummus made in the food processor. Use as dip with pita chips or your favorite crackers.
Provided by Stengah
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Hummus Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Place the eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet, and brush them generously with olive oil. Place garlic slices on top of the eggplant.
- Bake the eggplant in the preheated oven until soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Place the roasted eggplant slices and garlic into the work bowl of a food processor with the garbanzo beans and salt, and process until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 167.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
WHITE BEAN AND ROASTED EGGPLANT HUMMUS (BABA GHANOUSH)
Great as an appetizer served with pita chips or fresh sliced cucumber. Also a wonderful addition to a pita sandwich.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Beans
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and place an oven rack in the middle.
- Place the eggplant on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Set aside to cool.
- In food processor, combine the cooled eggplant, beans, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, tahini, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Pulse until the mixture until coarsely chopped.
- With the machine running, gradually add 1/3 cup of olive oil until the mixture is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place the hummus in a dipping bowl and serve with pita chips or cucumber slices.
ROASTED EGGPLANT HUMMUS
I love hummus and this one is like no other one I've tried because it has so much flavor! I served this with pita chips, at a party and it was loved by all my guests! This recipe was posted on a cooking site by a member known as Linda2230. I added my photo.
Provided by Lillian Russo
Categories Spreads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- 2. Cut the eggplant into about 2 inch pieces. Cut the top portion of the garlic clove so that the garlic is exposed but be careful not to cut the garlic loose just yet. Put the garlic bulb on the cookie sheet and then spread the eggplant on the sheet making sure they are all separated, and then lightly drizzle the olive oil over eggplant and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then toss to make sure the eggplant and garlic bulb is coated with the salt and pepper.
- 3. Place in a 450 degree F oven and roast for 25 minutes and when done let cool, approximately 15 minutes.
- 4. In the meantime place the rinsed garbanzo beans, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper (to taste) in food processor and quickly pulse just to incorporate the ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 5. Next add the roasted eggplant and squeeze the roasted garlic out of the bulb (yum, yum) and turn the food processor on and stream in the olive oil until the ingredients resembles a spread.
- 6. Place in a serving bowl and serve with pita chips or crackers.
ROASTED EGGPLANT HUMMUS
This smooth eggplant hummus goes wonderfully with vegetables or pita bread. It is versatile and delicious! Enjoy!
Provided by Casey Glovin
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Hummus Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Place eggplant in a large bowl and toss in olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, basil, and thyme. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; flip the eggplant cubes over and roast until eggplant is tender, 10 to 15 minutes more. Watch for over-browning.
- Place roasted eggplant in a food processor. Add garbanzo beans and lemon juice; process until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 167.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
WHITE BEAN AND ROASTED EGGPLANT HUMMUS
Steps:
- Directions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and place an oven rack in the middle. Place the eggplant on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cooled eggplant, beans, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. With the machine running, gradually add 1/3 cup of olive oil until the mixture is creamy. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place the hummus in a dipping bowl and serve with the cucumber slices. Alternatively, spoon the hummus over the cucumber slices and arrange on a serving platter.
Tips:
- Choose ripe and firm eggplants. Look for eggplants that are heavy for their size and have smooth, shiny skin.
- Prick the eggplants with a fork before roasting. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from bursting.
- Roast the eggplants until they are very soft and slightly charred. This will give them a smoky flavor and make them easy to mash.
- Use a food processor or blender to make the hummus. This will give it a smooth and creamy texture.
- Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin to taste. You can also add other spices, such as paprika, smoked paprika, or cayenne pepper.
- Serve the hummus with pita bread, crackers, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Roasted eggplant hummus is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It is also a great way to use up leftover eggplant. This hummus is creamy, smoky, and flavorful, and it is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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