Roasted Eggplant Dip

Grab Locally-Grown Eggplants and whip up this Roasted Eggplant Dip

On the weekend we went strawberry picking and on Sunday night were ready for a BBQ. We love dips and served a trio of them this night. Green garbanzo, hummus and this awesome roasted eggplant dip made with locally-grown eggplant.

roasted eggplant dip

5 mini Windset Farms Baby Eggplant
3 garlic cloves, minced;
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice;
1 Tbsp Maille Dijon Mustard;
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil;
1/4 cup cream cheese
3-4 dashes hot sauce
Salt and pepper to taste;
4 Tbsp chives plus a few for topping

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Preparation

  1. To roast the eggplants, prick the skin with a fork and roast for about 35 minutes in a 400 F oven.
  2. Put the roasted eggplants in a bowl of cold water, wait a bit and then peel off the skin.
  3. Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
  4. Cool in the refrigerator and serve with extra olive oil on top and fresh chives