Best 7 Spicy Spanish Eggplant Aubergine Dip Recipes

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**Discover the tantalizing flavors of Spicy Spanish Eggplant (Aubergine) Dip, a culinary delight that combines the vibrant zest of Spanish cuisine with the smoky richness of roasted eggplant.**

This delectable dip, also known as "Escalivada Dip", is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender roasted eggplant, sweet bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and a hint of garlic. Drizzled with luscious olive oil and seasoned with aromatic herbs, this dip offers a perfect balance of smokiness, sweetness, and a delightful spicy kick. Dive into the heart of Spanish gastronomy with this irresistible dip, perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering, a sophisticated cocktail party, or an intimate dinner with friends. Indulge in the authentic taste of Spain with Spicy Spanish Eggplant (Aubergine) Dip, and elevate your culinary experience to new heights.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY AUBERGINE (EGGPLANT) AND RED PEPPER TAPENADE - DIP



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This is a "throw it in the oven & blend it all together" recipe which is always a great hit any time of the year. I have called it a Tapenade; a Tapenade contains olives, anchovies & capers normally, with a few regional variations, but this reminded me of the consistency of a Tapenade, so that's what it's called! (There are NO anchovies in this one!) I use this for dips, spreads, sauces, grilled sandwiches plus grilled meat & vegetables. It is very versatile & stores for up to 2 weeks in the fridge - with a coating of olive oil on top. This recipe makes enough to fill a 1lb jar; it is very easy to increase the quantities. Please note, there is no need to salt the aubergines OR take the skin off after they have cooked.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Spreads

Time 55m

Yield 1 1lb Jar, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large aubergine, chopped into 2-inch dice
1 large red pepper, de-seeded with the white membrane cut out & chopped into 2-inch dice
6 garlic cloves, peeled
4 tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt & pepper
2 sprigs fresh coriander (Cilantro)
1 teaspoon harissa (optional)
4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained (reserve 1 tablespoon of the sun-dried oil or olive oil)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C or 400°F.
  • Take a sturdy oven proof tin or dish and add the aubergines, red peppers, garlic cloves, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, chili powder and the olive oil.
  • Mix thoroughly, so everything has a light coating of oil.
  • Roast in the oven on the top shelf for 30 to 45 minutes, or until charred and tinged brown on the edges and soft to the touch.
  • Take out and leave to cool slightly.
  • Add the fresh coriander (cilantro), harissa paste if using and sun-dried tomatoes. Season well with salt & pepper.
  • Tip all the mixture into a large bowl and blend it all together with a hand mixer/blender.
  • Do NOT over mix - it should be smooth but not pureed!
  • Serve in an attractive bowl and dribble the remaining olive oil over the top, garnish with some fresh coriander (cilantro) or chopped flat leaf parsley. You can also add an olive or two.
  • Store in a container in the fridge with olive oil on the top for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.2, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 32, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 8.3, Protein 3.6

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) DIP



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This is a spicy dip that could be served with Flat Bread, Nan bread or Turkish Bread. The recipe was found in a book called 'Creative food - Finger Food' by The Australian Woman's Weekly.

Provided by Chef floWer

Categories     Spreads

Time 50m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (300 g) eggplants, medium size
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup yoghurt (natural yoghurt)

Steps:

  • Place eggplant on oven tray. Bake, uncovered, in moderate oven 180°C about 40 minutes or until soft.
  • Remove eggplant and place eggplant in paper bag for 10 minutes.
  • Remove and discard eggplant skin, chop flesh.
  • Blend or process eggplant with remaining ingredients until smooth. You may need to add more yoghurt depending how smooth or thick you prefer your dip. Cover, refrigerate until cold.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) DIP



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Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 lemon, juice of
chopped Italian parsley (for garnish)
salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Score the eggplant and bake in the microwave for 12 minutes.
  • Cool eggplant and split open.
  • Discard skin and seeds.
  • Scoop out all the flesh into a food processor.
  • Add oil, lemon or vinegar, crushed garlic, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Process until creamy.
  • Scoop mixture in a bowl, garnish with chopped parsley and sprinkle on it a teaspoon of olive oil.
  • Serve with toasted, seasoned pita pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 1.1, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 0.5

SPICY EGGPLANT



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Stir-fried eggplant with onion in a delicious spicy sauce. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Provided by venymae

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 Japanese eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 ½ tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Cook and stir the eggplant cubes until they begin to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the eggplant with a slotted spoon, and set aside.
  • Heat 2 more tablespoons of oil in the skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the onions just until they begin to soften, about 30 seconds. Stir in the garlic, and cook and stir an additional 30 seconds. Mix in the soy sauce, water, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, sugar, and black pepper, and stir to form a smooth sauce. Return the eggplant to the skillet, lower the heat, and allow the vegetables and sauce to simmer until the eggplant is tender and almost all the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes. Drizzle sesame oil over the dish, and give one final brief stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 13.8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 444.5 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

SPANISH EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)



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Make and share this Spanish Eggplant (Aubergine) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Margie Brock

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 eggplant, peeled and cubed
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup corn oil
5 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup cracker crumb
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place eggplant in salted water and let soak for 30 minutes; drain.
  • Again cover with water and add onion, bell pepper, salt and pepper, cook until tender; drain and mash.
  • Cool.
  • Grease a casserole dish.
  • In mixing bowl place eggplant, oil, eggs and cracker crumbs.
  • Mix well and place in greased casserole dish.
  • Cover with cheddar cheese.
  • Bake 30-40 minutes at 350°F.

MEDITERRANEAN EGGPLANT DIP



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I love Mediterranean food, and the flavors in this dip are so vibrant. We make our own mini sandwiches once this platter is complete. -Stacy Mullens, Gresham, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large eggplant (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups reduced-fat sour cream
4 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
10 drops liquid smoke, optional
Minced fresh parsley
Optional ingredients: Naan flatbread wedges or miniature pitas, cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, julienned red pepper, baby carrots and Greek olives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut eggplant crosswise into 1-in. slices; place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Top with onion and garlic cloves. Drizzle with oil., Roast until eggplant is very soft, 40-45 minutes, turning and stirring vegetables once. Cool slightly., Place eggplant mixture in a food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke., Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with flatbread and vegetables as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) DIP



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Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 cups of dip, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 eggplant (approx 1 pound)
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, to taste
1 cup fresh tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise.
  • Bake, cut side down, on a greased cookie sheet at 400 degrees F for 60 minutes.
  • As the eggplant cools, gently squeeze out the excess liquid.
  • Use a spoon to scoop pulp from the skin; discard skin.
  • Place the pulp in a bowl and mash with a fork.
  • Using a garlic press, crush the garlic into the bowl.
  • Add all of the other ingredients and blend well. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Serve with pita crackers, endive leaves, sliced cucumber, or other vegetable dippers.
  • Also good with 1/4 cup yoghurt, a bit of toasted sesame oil, and red wine or balsamic vinegar added.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 32.1, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1.3

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, ripe eggplants. Look for ones that are firm and have smooth, shiny skin.
  • To roast the eggplants, you can either grill them over an open flame or bake them in the oven. If you're grilling them, be sure to keep a close eye on them so that they don't burn.
  • Once the eggplants are roasted, let them cool slightly before handling them. The skin will be very hot, so be careful not to burn yourself.
  • When you're making the dip, be sure to use a food processor or blender to get a smooth and creamy consistency. You can also add other ingredients to taste, such as garlic, cumin, or cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the dip immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later. It will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Spicy Spanish eggplant dip is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a side dish, or a main course. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy eggplant, give this recipe a try!

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