Mediterranean Eggplant Dip

Name: Mediterranean Eggplant Dip
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon fresh basil; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup eggplant, roasted (or grilled); 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; olive oil; fresh basil (to garnish); walnuts, toasted; pita bread, wedges grilled

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup eggplant, roasted (or grilled)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
olive oil
fresh basil (to garnish)
walnuts, toasted
pita bread, wedges grilled

Directions

1

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and eggplant; process until smooth.
2

While processor is running add olive oil in a steady stream; process until smooth.
3

Transfer to a serving dish.
4

Drizzle with olive oil.
5

Garnish with fresh basil and walnuts.