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Giada De Laurentiis’s Roasted Eggplant and Almond Dip

August 3, 2015 by watkinsT 5 Comments

If you’re looking for a savory appetizer or side dish to add to your menu then Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis has the perfect mini-meal. The Emmy-winning chef shared a recipe for her Roasted Eggplant and Almond Dip and it’s definitely worth making.

Giada De Laurentiis's Roasted Eggplant and Almond Dip

Photo Credit: Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients

  1. 1 (1 ½ pound) globe eggplant
  2. 1 head garlic
  3. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  4. ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  5. 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond butter
  6. 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  7. 2 teaspoons lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
  8. 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
  9. Pita chips or crudité for dipping

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pierce the eggplant all over with the tip of a paring knife and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Cut off the top ⅓ of the head of garlic and place on a sheet of aluminum foil large enough to enclose it. Drizzle the garlic with the olive oil and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
  • Bring the foil up and round the garlic and crimp to seal. Place the package on the tray with the eggplant and bake for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove the garlic from the oven and bake the eggplant an additional 30 minutes or until very soft and slightly deflated. Allow the eggplant to cool slightly.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic into the bowl of a food processor. Cut the eggplant in half and use a large spoon to scrape out all of the flesh, leaving the skin behind. Add the flesh to the food processor along with the almond butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining salt. Puree on high for 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and silky.
  • Place in an airtight container and chill completely. Serve cold, sprinkled with the parsley, along with pita chips or crudité for dipping.
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Filed Under: Appetizers, In the Spotlight, Side Dishes

Comments

  1. Rachel says

    August 4, 2015 at 7:52 am

    Yum! Would’ve never thought to use almond butter. <3

    Reply
  2. Lottie L'Amour says

    August 4, 2015 at 8:02 am

    I’ve never really been a fan of eggplant but the garlic in this is making my mouth water! I might have to give this a go one day – get over the fear!

    Lottie xx
    http://www.lottielamour.co.uk

    Reply
  3. Robyn Proctor Hinkle says

    August 4, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    This sounds so good! Very unusual, I love eggplant too!

    Reply
  4. Clare Speer says

    August 4, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    I love eggplant! This looks really, really good!

    Reply
  5. Melanie says

    August 5, 2015 at 6:59 am

    This sounds unique and delicious! I have some eggplant growing in my garden, will definitely give it a try!

    Reply

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