Jul 14 2026
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Roasted Eggplant Dip Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Bella
Time1h
Serves6

Hummus style eggplant dip served with fried tortilla strips

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Ingredients

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Eggplant Dip

Fried Tortilla Strips

Method

Eggplant Dip

  1. 1

    Prepare the Eggplants

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and place them cut side up on a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Roast the Eggplants

    Drizzle the eggplants with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the flesh is soft and slightly charred.

  3. 3

    Blend the Ingredients

    Once the eggplants are cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh and place it in a food processor. Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and drizzle with a bit more olive oil. Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle on top for garnish.

Fried Tortilla Strips

  1. 5

    Prepare the Oil

    In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Cut the Tortillas

    While the oil is heating, stack the tortillas and cut them into strips (about 1 inch wide).

  3. 7

    Fry the Tortilla Strips

    Once the oil is hot, carefully add a handful of tortilla strips to the oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

  4. 8

    Season the Strips

    While the strips are still hot, sprinkle with salt to taste. Repeat the frying process with the remaining tortilla strips.

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