Whipped Eggplant Dip

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This creamy garlicky Whipped Eggplant Dip is packed with flavor! I love serving it with grilled pita or naan bread as a light appetizer. It is a bit creamier than my melitzanosalata spread being that its made with tahini and cream. Your guests will absolutely love this light and airy spread!

This creamy whipped eggplant recipe is a great side dish to be served with everything from pita bread to crackers, etc. One notable fact is that you can make many variations of this recipe.

Some love a creamy cheesey taste, while there are also other alternatives you can use to make it taste a bit different. Also, if you love to eat spicy food, there are many garnishes and toppings that you can add to this dish, making it extra delicious.

This whipped eggplant dish is light, flavorful, and ideal as a party appetizer, dip, or side dish.

You can easily customize the recipe to suit varying diets, such as vegan, gluten-free, etc.

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Ingredient Notes

Eggplant, garlic, and lemon: I prefer fresh produce as they give the best results in terms of flavor and texture.
Olive oil: I find that extra virgin olive oil gives the best results in my whipped eggplant recipe.
Pink Himalayan sea salt: I prefer this salt because it has more natural minerals and is much healthier than processed table salt.
Tahini: It’s a tasty middle-eastern spread made of ground sesame seeds.

Eggplant sliced in half with salt and oil.

How To Make Whipped Eggplant

This whipped eggplant recipe involves roasting the eggplant first. Here are the steps to follow to roast eggplants in the oven.

Method:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Slice the eggplants lengthwise, ensuring consistent thickness.
Salt the eggplant pieces and salt. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Pat excess moisture with paper towel and brush both sides with olive oil.
Roast the eggplant pieces in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Take the eggplant slices out of the oven once they are slightly brown and keep wrapped in tin foil for 10 minutes.
Once the eggplant has cooled, remove the peel and put into a blender or food processor along with the other ingredients.
Add to a bowl and garnish.
Serve with vegetables, pita bread, crackers, or anything of your choice.

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What Makes It "Whipped"?

I added heavy cream to this recipe which, when pureed, will fluff up a lot, similar to how whipped cream does.

It works wonderfully for creating a light and airy dip that is not too heavy.

Expert Tips

Here are a few tips to keep in mind to make the best-whipped eggplant dish ever!

Make sure all your produce is fresh and organic.
Choose medium to large-sized eggplants that are fleshy.
Add salt and olive oil before roasting in the oven for extra flavor.
Make sure to place your egg plant in the middle of the oven when roasting.
Try to leave out the extra water that will reside on the pan.

Choosing Yout Eggplant

Eggplant is the main ingredient in this recipe, so it’s apparent that you need to give a lot of attention to it. Buy the best eggplants for the best results. Better yet, if you have homegrown eggplant from your backyard.

Here are a few things to remember when selecting the best eggplants for this whipped eggplant recipe.

Make sure the eggplant is a little bit firm but not too hard.
The eggplant should be shiny and smooth.
Make sure the stem end of the eggplant is green.

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Closeup of whipped eggplant dip on a plate with herbs and paprika on top.

Storing Tips

Whipped eggplant is an excellent addition to parties, celebrations, BBQs, and many other events. So, what if you want to make them at once and use them when you need to?

Also, you can easily store whipped eggplants to eat on another day when you probably feel too bored to cook.

You can quickly refrigerate a batch of whipped eggplants for later use. Store whipped eggplants in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to five days.

You have to heat it for a few minutes, and you’re good to dig into this tasty dish.

Recipe Variations

There are many variations of this recipe that you could try for yourself. I’ve tried them myself too, and they are super-tasty.

Replace tahini with creme fraiche or cream cheese.
Use kosher salt or pink Himalayan salt instead of table salt.
You can also add jalapenos or tomatoes for extra flavor and spiciness.
You can add oregano to the whipped eggplant dip for a different taste.
Adding brown rice syrup also adds more flavor to this whipped eggplant dish.
Use my herb oil instead of plain olive oil.

Another way to prepare whipped eggplant is by cooking in a pot on the stove instead of roasting it in the oven.

Put all the ingredients, except tahini, into a medium-sized cooking pot and cook until the eggplants turn soft. Add tahini towards the end. Remember that the eggplants should be peeled at the very beginning of this recipe.

Other Variations

There are many different ways to make this whipped eggplant dip and variations of the recipe from various regions worldwide. They each have other names and may even contain slightly different ingredients.

Baba ganoush: It is a Mediterranean dish that includes roasted eggplant, or aubergine, made with garlic, yogurt, tahini, cumin, and red pepper.

Melitzanosalata: It is a Greek roasted eggplant dip that consists of olive oil, fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar, red onions, and fresh parsley. The eggplants are charred over high heat to get a smokey flavor.

Zaalouk: It is a Moroccan spread that is heavily flavored with tomatoes, paprika, cayenne, and cumin. It is often served with salad or crusty bread.

Eggplant caviar: It is a French dip made with roasted eggplant, red pepper, olive oil, lemon, shallots or garlic, and herbs. A varied Russian version makes use of red peppers in this same recipe.

Whipped eggplants are a great way to revamp your party and serve something special for family and friends. This whipped eggplant recipe is my personal favorite whenever I have a dinner party, BBQ, or any other celebration at home.

Each time I make this delicious recipe, I try to do some variations as I’ve suggested above. You can also try this whipped eggplant recipe and enjoy a flavorful meal.

FAQ's

Why is my eggplant bitter?

Using over-ripened or old eggplant or off-color ones is more likely to give a bitter taste. Select shiny and firm eggplants to get the best flavor from your recipes. Also don't skip the step where we salt it in the beginning!

Do I need to peel my eggplant skin?

You can eat eggplant peel, which is nutritious because it is rich in antioxidants.