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Eggplant Dip

September 3, 2015 By Kelli and Holli 6 Comments

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Eggplant Dip

Eggplant Dip – Kellis Kitchen

Mom came home from the hospital last night after spending a week there.  This is the first chance I have had a chance to sit down in over a week.  I made something during that time – actually I threw something together – that kept me eating on the go and it tasted so good, I wanted to share it with you.

The night before mom got sick, my son-in-law grilled some steaks and pork chops for dinner.  I had 3 eggplants that my daughter bought at the farmer’s market earlier that day so I had him grill those too.  I really didn’t know what I would do with it but I had heard about grilling the vegetable so I figured it was the perfect time to try it out.  Before he put it in the grill, I cut them in half and drizzled olive oil all over the inside and out.  We left them on for about 20 minutes – that seemed like a good choice.  Of course you can always roast them in the oven but I really like the taste of food cooked over smoldering charcoal briquettes.

I used a spoon to scrape out the meat of the eggplant and had I wanted it chunky, I would have chopped it up but I like smooth dips so I put mine in the food processor and processed until it was smooth – then I added all the other ingredients, processed some more and served with cracker and eventually some Pita chips when I finally got to the grocery store.

Mom will convalesce at our house for about 2 weeks and then hopefully be able to go to her own home.  She’s very independent and prefers to stay that way.

Try this dip and let me know what you think.

Eggplant Dip

Ingredients:

3 eggplants, split – drizzled with olive oil and grilled or roasted until soft.

6 Tablespoons Tahini

3 Garlic Cloves

Juice of one lemon

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper (or to taste which means you can leave it out)

It kept me going through lunches at 4PM and suppers at 11PM – it can keep you going too.  It would also be very tasty for tailgating and football watching parties.

 

EGGPLANT DIP

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  1. Mary

    September 3, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    WOW, now this sounds like a real winner. I make an eggplant salad that i love and this is a true keeper.
    thank you for sharing, hugs to you and have a blessed day.

    Reply
    • Kelli

      September 3, 2015 at 9:34 PM

      I hope you like it Mary! Thanks for commenting and please do so again as often as you like!

      Reply
  2. Lilllian

    September 4, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    I can see that this dip would be something good to have on hand when there isn’t time to cook. I hope your mother recovers quickly and is able to go back to her own home. As a person of her generation, I know how important that is.

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    • Kelli

      September 4, 2015 at 9:27 AM

      Thank you Lillian! I want her to be able to go back home too and even be able to take care of Rocket a day or two or week….she was keeping him 3 days per week and one overnight but we will have to start very slow I think! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Joan in VA

    September 4, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    I hope your mom has a speedy recovery. Take good care of her, and send her back home with a goody bag that includes some of this dip.

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    • Kelli

      September 4, 2015 at 9:28 AM

      Thank you Joan! Always lovely to hear from you and I will send her home with a goody bag!

      Reply

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