Roasted Eggplant Yogurt Dip with Turmeric
Charred eggplant blended with Greek yogurt, lemon, and turmeric creates a creamy Middle Eastern-inspired dip. Roasted until collapsed and slightly blackened, the eggplant develops deep flavor that balances bright citrus and warming spice. Finished with mint and olive oil, serve alongside crackers, pita chips, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant, whole
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt, full-fat
- ½ lemon juice, fresh
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmericsumac1/2vegetarian
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- ½ tsp salt
- extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling(optional)walnut oil1:1vegetarianadds tree_nuts
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- fresh mint leaves, for garnish(optional)
- crackers or baked pita chips, for serving(optional)
- sliced cucumbers, radishes and other vegetables, for serving(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Pierce eggplants all over with a fork and place on prepared sheet.
- 3
Roast until collapsed and slightly charred in places.
- 4
Cool until handleable, then remove stem and halve each eggplant.
- 5
Scoop out flesh with a spoon, discarding skin.
- 6
Combine eggplant flesh, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, turmeric, and salt in food processor and pulse until just combined, scraping sides as needed.
- 7
Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- 8
Transfer to serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with mint if desired.
- 9
Serve with crackers, chips, and fresh vegetables.
Tips
Pierce eggplants thoroughly to prevent them from bursting during roasting.
Charring develops deeper flavor; do not remove eggplants before they collapse.
Good to Know
Refrigerate in airtight container up to 1-2 days.
Prepare through blending step, refrigerate covered up to 1 day. Add olive oil and mint garnish when serving.
Room temperature or chilled with crackers, pita chips, and fresh vegetables.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip piercing eggplants to avoid bursting during roasting.
Do not over-process dip to avoid grainy texture; pulse until just combined.
Do not skip cooling eggplants before handling to avoid burns.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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