Best 8 Eggplant Mushroom Dip Recipes

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Eggplant mushroom dip is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a main course. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a smooth and creamy dip or a chunky and textured one, there is an eggplant mushroom dip recipe out there for everyone. With its smoky, earthy flavor and creamy texture, eggplant mushroom dip is a surefire hit at any gathering.

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ROASTED EGGPLANT AND MUSHROOMS



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Eggplant, mushrooms, and zucchini are roasted together with a touch of tomato for a surprisingly robust side dish or sandwich filling.

Provided by PSPINRAD

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed
2 small zucchini, cubed
½ small yellow onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, sliced
1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup water
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place eggplant, zucchini, onion and mushrooms in a 2 quart casserole dish. In a small bowl combine the tomato paste with the water, and stir in garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over the vegetables and mix well.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally. Add water as necessary if vegetables begin to stick; however, vegetables should be fairly dry, with slightly browned edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 111.1 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

EGGPLANT DIP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Grill 2 eggplants over medium-high heat, turning, until soft, 30 minutes. Cool, then scoop out and puree the flesh in a food processor with 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt. Top with olive oil and parsley and serve with flatbread and vegetables.
  • Per serving (does not include flatbread and vegetables for serving): Calories 247; Total Fat 21 grams; Saturated Fat 3 grams; Protein 3 grams; Total Carbohydrate 16 grams; Sugar: 7 grams; Fiber 9 grams; Cholesterol 0 milligrams; Sodium 152 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 152 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 7 grams

EGGPLANT DIP



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Garlic and a host of herbs pleasantly season this savory spread. It's a "must" on my holiday menu because I can make it in advance.-Linda Roberson, Collierville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups cubed eggplant
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (6 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and chopped
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot pepper sauce to taste
Pita bread wedges or tortilla or corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the eggplant, onion, red pepper, mushrooms and oil. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until tender; add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the olives, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, salt, oregano and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until flavors are blended. Serve warm or at room temperature with pita wedges or chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRISPY EGGPLANT AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 large eggs, beaten, at room temperature
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Four 1/2-inch-thick eggplant slices (1/2 a medium eggplant)
Four 4-inch diameter portobello mushrooms, stemmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, optional
Four 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick slices country wheat bread, toasted or grilled
3/4 cup jarred tomato-basil sauce, such as Giada De Laurentiis for Target
8 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
2 cups arugula

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray 2 heavy baking sheets with vegetable oil cooking spray or line with silicon baking mats. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt and pepper. Place the eggs in another medium bowl. Place the breadcrumbs in a third medium bowl. Toss the eggplant slices and mushrooms in the flour mixture to coat. Working in batches, dip the eggplant slices and mushrooms first in the eggs and then into the breadcrumbs to coat. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, if using, and roast until brown and crisp, about 20 minutes.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, spread each slice of bread with 2 tablespoons of tomato-basil sauce. Place the mushrooms on top. Add 1/4 cup of cheese and 1/2 cup of arugula. Place the eggplant slices on top. Spoon 1 tablespoon of tomato-basil sauce on top of the eggplant. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches and serve.

MOROCCAN EGGPLANT DIP



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Serve this to folks who never eat eggplant. They will be amazed. Serve at room temperature with wheat crackers.

Provided by MJodyH

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ pounds eggplant, unpeeled, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, cumin, salt, sugar, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until golden, about 2 minutes. Add eggplant and red bell pepper; pour in tomato sauce mixture. Simmer, covered, until eggplant and red bell pepper soften, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer eggplant mixture to a food processor; pulse until it reaches the desired consistency. Sprinkle cilantro over dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND GARLIC DIP



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Food Processor     Garlic     Roast     Cocktail Party     Low/No Sugar     Eggplant     Summer     Vegan     Potluck     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 small heads garlic
1 eggplant (1 pound)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Separate garlic cloves without peeling and tightly wrap together in foil. Prick eggplant with a fork. In a shallow baking pan roast garlic and eggplant in middle of oven until very tender, about 30 minutes for garlic and about 45 minutes for eggplant.
  • Unwrap garlic and peel, transferring garlic to a food processor. Scrape flesh from eggplant into food processor, discarding skin. Purée mixture until smooth and, with motor running, add oil and vinegar until combined. Season dip with salt and pepper and serve with pita toasts.

MUSHROOM STUFFED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)



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Make and share this Mushroom Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium eggplants or 1 large eggplant
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups sliced mushrooms or 2 cups coarsely chopped mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup soft breadcrumbs, DIVIDED
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Halve the eggplant lengthwise. With a serrated spoon or a knife, scoop out pulp of eggplant, leaving about a 1/2" shell.
  • Place shells on a lightly sprayed cookie sheet and bake in oven for about 10-12 minutes.
  • While eggplant shells are in oven, finely chop the eggplant pulp.
  • In a pan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add eggplant pulp, onion, parsley, salt, oregano, garlic and mushrooms. Cover and sauté, stirring occasionally, until eggplant pulp and mushroom are tender -- about 10 minutes or so.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese and HALF of the breadcrumbs.
  • Turn oven down to 350°F Remove eggplant shells.
  • Spoon mixture into eggplant shells.
  • Mix remaining half of breadcrumbs with melted butter. Sprinkle over filled eggplant.
  • Place filled eggplant shells back in the oven bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.2, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 596.2, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 8.6

RUSTIC EGGPLANT DIP



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One summer I came up with this recipe after I harvested loads of eggplants, tomatoes and herbs from my garden. You can also grill the eggplants for extra flavor. -Debra Keil, Owasso, OK

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 small eggplants
1 medium sweet red pepper, halved and seeds removed
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon each minced fresh oregano, thyme and basil
2 mint leaves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Baked pita chips or pita wedges

Steps:

  • Cut stems from eggplants; pierce several times with a fork. Place eggplants and red pepper on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Rub 2 tablespoons oil over vegetables. , Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Cool slightly. Peel and coarsely chop eggplants; coarsely chop red pepper., In a food processor, combine the tomatoes, onion, parsley, lemon juice, vinegar, herbs, salt, pepper, eggplants, red pepper and remaining oil. Cover and process until blended. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Eggplants: Opt for smaller eggplants as they have fewer seeds and a milder flavor.
  • Roasting vs. Grilling: Roasting brings out the smoky flavor of the eggplants, while grilling imparts a charred taste.
  • Save Time with a Food Processor: Use a food processor to quickly and easily achieve a smooth and creamy dip consistency.
  • Add Some Heat: For a spicy kick, incorporate chili peppers, cayenne pepper, or paprika into the dip.
  • Experiment with Herbs and Spices: Customize the flavor by adding herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme, and spices like cumin, coriander, or nutmeg.
  • Garnish for Presentation: Before serving, top the dip with fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or crumbled feta cheese for an appealing presentation.

Conclusion:

With its versatility and numerous variations, this eggplant mushroom dip is a must-try for any occasion. Whether you prefer a smoky roasted flavor or a charred grilled taste, the combination of roasted eggplants and sautéed mushrooms creates a flavorful and satisfying dip. Experiment with different herbs, spices, and toppings to tailor the dip to your taste preferences. Serve it as an appetizer, spread it on sandwiches or wraps, or use it as a flavorful sauce for grilled vegetables. With its delicious taste and adaptability, this eggplant mushroom dip is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. So, grab some fresh eggplants and mushrooms, and let's get dipping!

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