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Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips

October 18, 2021 By Patricia 50 Comments

Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips is welcome dips during the cool weather months, and the warm ones, too! I think good dips go hand-in-hand with each of the seasons and the time is now for this one!

Go ahead and dip! You'll love Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips for any event, or none at all!

Football games, World Series games, Halloween parties, Thanksgiving, and more celebrations in the months that follow. The one thing all these events have in common is food, and a good dip can save the day!

The perfect combo for any time: Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips!

Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips is one of my favorite dips. The dip itself is so creamy without any added “cream,” and the garlic and seasonings finish it off perfectly. You could serve veggies with this dip, but pita chips are perfect – and so easy to make!

Dip into Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips -- so easy to make, and a real crowd pleaser!

Usually, this Roasted Eggplant Dip doesn’t include much in the way of herbs, but I decided to add my favorites: parsley is there for some great color, and rosemary contributes a blast of flavor. If you’d prefer to leave these out, the dip is still delicious!

A crowd pleaser, for sure! Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips is a treat for any ocassion!

I know you’ll love this easy recipe. I’ve been keen on roasting veggies lately, and this is no exception. If you love roasted veggies as part of your meal, check out my recipe for Oktoberfest Sheet Pan Brats with Roasted Vegetables – so hearty and flavorful!

For a heartier eggplant dish, check out my recipe for Layered Eggplant-Potato Bake. It’s hearty and so tasty. Another good main dish includes my recipe for Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry with Cashews. It definitely beats takeout.

Go ahead: get your dip on with Roasted Eggplant Dip on with Easy Garlic Pita Chips!

You'll love this flavorful combo: Roasted Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips -- great to serve any time!

Try another of my appetizer recipes for your next gathering:
Spiced Edamame Hummus 
Pimento Cheese Spread
Carrot Hummus and Curried Hemp Seed Crackers

Yields 2

Grilled Eggplant Dip with Easy Garlic Pita Chips

You'll love this dip, served up with these easy-to-make tasty chips!

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant, top end trimmed, quartered lengthwise
  • 5 garlic cloves, divided
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus extra for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons toasted breadcrumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 5 pita rounds, cut into small triangles, then split apart

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Place the eggplant quarters, skin side down, on the baking sheet along with 3 garlic cloves in their skins. Brush half the olive oil on the eggplant and garlic cloves.
  3. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggplant is browned and soft. Remove and allow to cool to room temperature.
  4. When the eggplant has cooled, peel it away from its skin and place in a blender or food processor. Squeeze the garlic out of their skins and add to the processor.
  5. Add the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  6. Blend until you reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning, as needed.
  7. Transfer to a bowl and add the breadcrumbs. Stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  8. Just before serving, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, red pepper flakes, and the rosemary and parsley.
  9. To make the pita chips, place the triangles on two baking sheets in a single layer.
  10. Mince the remaining 2 garlic cloves. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt over the minced garlic and use the back of a knife to smash the mixture together until a paste forms (you may need to add a pinch more salt).
  11. Add the garlic paste to the melted butter. Brush the garlic-butter mixture over the pita triangles. Place the pita triangles under the broiler for just a few minutes, watching closely so they don’t burn, until lightly golden. Remove and sprinkle with black pepper.
  12. Serve the chips with the dip.
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Comments

  1. Jamie says

    November 2, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    This looks delicious! I've never attempted any recipe with eggplant but I enjoy eating it! I'll have to try this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:14 am

      Thanks, Jamie! I hope you try this one! It's really good (and so easy to make)!
      Reply
  2. Ruthie Ridley says

    November 2, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    This looks beyond amazing!! I want some now!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:13 am

      Thank you, Ruthie ;)
      Reply
  3. Madeline says

    November 2, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    I love the combo of eggplant as a dip and the garlic on the pita chips! THis sounds like something I would definitely make.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:13 am

      Thanks, Madeline! I heart garlic so much (and eggplant, too)!
      Reply
  4. Liz says

    November 2, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    Perfect for football parties, game nights and more. I just started making hummus and can't wait to try this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:12 am

      Oh great, Liz! Hope you give this one a try and love it!
      Reply
  5. Christine says

    November 2, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    OH my gosh I am so excited about this. I love eggplant and never thought about having it as a dip. On Friday nights I love doing dips and crackers or chips to go with our wine. I am gonna try this.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:12 am

      Your Friday nights sound fab! I'm happy to bring the dip ;) Hope you try it and enjoy, Christine!
      Reply
  6. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

    November 2, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    I agree, dips are fantastic anytime of the year! I've never made dip with eggplant in it, but I think that's about to change!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:11 am

      Oh! I hope you get to try this, Amy! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    November 2, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    This dip really sounds amazing! I love dips year round :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:11 am

      Thanks so much, Stephanie!
      Reply
  8. Amanda | Maple Alps says

    November 2, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    This looks so delicious and easy to make!! I love anything that involves roasted eggplant!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:11 am

      It *is* so easy! Thank you, Amanda!
      Reply
  9. Emily says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    Omg this looks and sounds amazing!! Can't wait to try it!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:10 am

      Thanks a bunch, Emily! Enjoy!
      Reply
  10. Ryan | A Polished Palate says

    November 3, 2016 at 12:43 am

    This sounds delicious! And makes the perfect appetizer for parties. Saving this for later!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:10 am

      Thanks so much, Ryan! Good stuff, for sure!
      Reply
  11. Krista says

    November 3, 2016 at 1:09 am

    What a great appetizer or snack for the Holidays!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:10 am

      For sure! Thank you, Krista!
      Reply
  12. Cait Weingartner says

    November 3, 2016 at 5:02 am

    Doesn't this look delicious?! I am a big fan of eggplant, and always looking for new ways to prepare it. I'm definitely going to be trying this soon.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:10 am

      That's great, Cait! I love eggplant, too. Hope you try this and enjoy!
      Reply
  13. Sabrina says

    November 3, 2016 at 5:07 am

    I love vegetable dips! This sounds like a delicious one!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:09 am

      Thanks so much, Sabrina!
      Reply
  14. Rachel says

    November 3, 2016 at 5:34 am

    What a fun combo! Yum!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:09 am

      Thank you, Rachel!
      Reply
  15. Dee says

    November 3, 2016 at 5:56 am

    this sounds wonderful! I think we have dips more in the fall and winter, especially for the holidays and game days!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:08 am

      Yes! Holidays and game days are all about the dips for me! Thanks, Dee!
      Reply
  16. Tine says

    November 3, 2016 at 11:28 am

    This looks really good! I love aubergine/eggplant and I actually tried to make it dip before (from a very famous chef but I won't name and shame them :D) but it looked and smelled awful! Yours looks way better, I'm going to try this asap!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:08 am

      Oh no! Well, Tine, I hope this one is much better than your last one! If you try it, let me know what you think :)
      Reply
  17. katerina @ diethood.com says

    November 3, 2016 at 11:47 am

    Wow!! This dip looks so incredible!! I can't wait to try it!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:07 am

      Thank you, Katerina!
      Reply
  18. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    November 3, 2016 at 11:49 am

    I love a good dip ANY season, and this eggplant one sounds like it needs to be added into rotation in our house! Football season is still going strong, and we've got several gamedays to look forward to. :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:07 am

      True, true, Erin! I love dips all year, too. Hope you try this and enjoy!
      Reply
  19. Katherine Turro says

    November 3, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    I am obsessed with eggplant dip! This one looks amazing. I love your photos!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:06 am

      Thanks for your kind words, Katherine! I love that this one isn't loaded down with any "bad stuff" (more room for dessert)!
      Reply
  20. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

    November 3, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    I serve dips all year round as well and this one looks so perfect for fall! I also have to confess: about the only time I really like eggplant is when it's in a dip or spread, so this is great for me! :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:06 am

      Just right for you, Marlynn! I'm a HUGE eggplant lover, and I do love this dip :)
      Reply
  21. andrea says

    November 3, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    I am so in need of some healthy apps for the holidays! This one is perfect!!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:05 am

      Glad you found it! Hope you like it!
      Reply
  22. Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS says

    October 19, 2021 at 8:06 am

    Yum this is one of favorite things to eat when dining out. I must give this recipe a try at home, thanks for sharing!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:37 pm

      Mmm! It's easy to make, too! Thanks, Jen!
      Reply
  23. Catalina says

    October 19, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    Eggplant is my favorite vegetable. This will be my favorite dip for sure!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:37 pm

      I love eggplant, too! Hope you try this soon!
      Reply
  24. rachel says

    October 19, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    This sounds so delicious! Can't wait to try this.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:37 pm

      Thank you, Rachel!
      Reply
  25. Sandra says

    October 21, 2021 at 2:19 pm

    Such a perfect pair!1 This quickly became a favorite at my house!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      April 20, 2022 at 6:36 pm

      That's awesome to hear!
      Reply

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