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Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips

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Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips is welcome dips during the cool weather months, and the warm ones, too! I think good dips go hand-in-hand with each of the seasons and the time is now for this one!

Go ahead and dip! You'll love Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips for any event, or none at all!

Football games, World Series games, Halloween parties, Thanksgiving, and more celebrations in the months that follow. The one thing all these events have in common is food, and a good dip can save the day!

The perfect combo for any time: Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips!

Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips is one of my favorite dips. The dip itself is so creamy without any added “cream,” and the garlic and seasonings finish it off perfectly. You could serve veggies with this dip, but pita chips are perfect – and so easy to make!

Dip into Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips -- so easy to make, and a real crowd pleaser!

Usually, this Roasted Eggplant Dip doesn’t include much in the way of herbs, but I decided to add my favorites: parsley is there for some great color, and rosemary contributes a blast of flavor. If you’d prefer to leave these out, the dip is still delicious!

A crowd pleaser, for sure! Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips is a treat for any ocassion!

I know you’ll love this easy recipe. I’ve been keen on roasting veggies lately, and this is no exception. If you love roasted veggies as part of your meal, check out my recipe for Oktoberfest Sheet Pan Brats with Roasted Vegetables – so hearty and flavorful!

For a heartier eggplant dish, check out my recipe for Layered Eggplant-Potato Bake. It’s hearty and so tasty. Another good main dish includes my recipe for Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry with Cashews. It definitely beats takeout.

Go ahead: get your dip on with Roasted Eggplant Dip on with Easy Garlic Pita Chips!

You'll love this flavorful combo: Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips -- great to serve any time!

Try another of my appetizer recipes for your next gathering:
Spiced Edamame Hummus 
Pimento Cheese Spread
Carrot Hummus and Curried Hemp Seed Crackers

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant, top end trimmed, quartered lengthwise
  • 5 garlic cloves, divided
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus extra for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons toasted breadcrumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 5 pita rounds, cut into small triangles, then split apart

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Place the eggplant quarters, skin side down, on the baking sheet along with 3 garlic cloves in their skins. Brush half the olive oil on the eggplant and garlic cloves.
  3. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggplant is browned and soft. Remove and allow to cool to room temperature.
  4. When the eggplant has cooled, peel it away from its skin and place in a blender or food processor. Squeeze the garlic out of their skins and add to the processor.
  5. Add the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  6. Blend until you reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning, as needed.
  7. Transfer to a bowl and add the breadcrumbs. Stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  8. Just before serving, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, red pepper flakes, and the rosemary and parsley.
  9. To make the pita chips, place the triangles on two baking sheets in a single layer.
  10. Mince the remaining 2 garlic cloves. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt over the minced garlic and use the back of a knife to smash the mixture together until a paste forms (you may need to add a pinch more salt).
  11. Add the garlic paste to the melted butter. Brush the garlic-butter mixture over the pita triangles. Place the pita triangles under the broiler for just a few minutes, watching closely so they don’t burn, until lightly golden. Remove and sprinkle with black pepper.
  12. Serve the chips with the dip.
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  5. Christine says

    OH my gosh I am so excited about this. I love eggplant and never thought about having it as a dip. On Friday nights I love doing dips and crackers or chips to go with our wine. I am gonna try this.
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  16. Tine says

    This looks really good! I love aubergine/eggplant and I actually tried to make it dip before (from a very famous chef but I won't name and shame them :D) but it looked and smelled awful! Yours looks way better, I'm going to try this asap!
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    • Patricia says

      Oh no! Well, Tine, I hope this one is much better than your last one! If you try it, let me know what you think :)
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    • Patricia says

      Thanks for your kind words, Katherine! I love that this one isn't loaded down with any "bad stuff" (more room for dessert)!
      Reply

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