Best 6 Spicy Aubergine Eggplant And Red Pepper Tapenade Dip Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors! If you're looking for an exciting and delicious dip that brings a kick of heat and a burst of Mediterranean flavors to your table, look no further than spicy aubergine eggplant and red pepper tapenade dip. This delectable dip combines the smokiness of roasted aubergine, the sweetness of red peppers, and the tangy kick of capers and olives, all blended together with aromatic herbs and zesty lemon juice. It's a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or simply spread on a warm pita bread. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this vibrant and flavorful spicy aubergine eggplant and red pepper tapenade dip.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY RED-PEPPER AND EGGPLANT CONFIT



Spicy Red-Pepper and Eggplant Confit image

Categories     Garlic     Tomato     Appetizer     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Eggplant     Bell Pepper     Vegan     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb red bell peppers,tender-roasted
1 (1 1/2-lb) eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 large garlic cloves, smashed
1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained and coarsely chopped
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut peppers into 1-inch pieces. Toss together all ingredients in a large roasting pan, then spread evenly. Roast, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender, about 1 hour. Cool before serving.

SPICY AUBERGINE (EGGPLANT) AND RED PEPPER TAPENADE - DIP



Spicy Aubergine (Eggplant) and Red Pepper Tapenade - Dip image

This is a "throw it in the oven & blend it all together" recipe which is always a great hit any time of the year. I have called it a Tapenade; a Tapenade contains olives, anchovies & capers normally, with a few regional variations, but this reminded me of the consistency of a Tapenade, so that's what it's called! (There are NO anchovies in this one!) I use this for dips, spreads, sauces, grilled sandwiches plus grilled meat & vegetables. It is very versatile & stores for up to 2 weeks in the fridge - with a coating of olive oil on top. This recipe makes enough to fill a 1lb jar; it is very easy to increase the quantities. Please note, there is no need to salt the aubergines OR take the skin off after they have cooked.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Spreads

Time 55m

Yield 1 1lb Jar, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large aubergine, chopped into 2-inch dice
1 large red pepper, de-seeded with the white membrane cut out & chopped into 2-inch dice
6 garlic cloves, peeled
4 tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt & pepper
2 sprigs fresh coriander (Cilantro)
1 teaspoon harissa (optional)
4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained (reserve 1 tablespoon of the sun-dried oil or olive oil)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C or 400°F.
  • Take a sturdy oven proof tin or dish and add the aubergines, red peppers, garlic cloves, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, chili powder and the olive oil.
  • Mix thoroughly, so everything has a light coating of oil.
  • Roast in the oven on the top shelf for 30 to 45 minutes, or until charred and tinged brown on the edges and soft to the touch.
  • Take out and leave to cool slightly.
  • Add the fresh coriander (cilantro), harissa paste if using and sun-dried tomatoes. Season well with salt & pepper.
  • Tip all the mixture into a large bowl and blend it all together with a hand mixer/blender.
  • Do NOT over mix - it should be smooth but not pureed!
  • Serve in an attractive bowl and dribble the remaining olive oil over the top, garnish with some fresh coriander (cilantro) or chopped flat leaf parsley. You can also add an olive or two.
  • Store in a container in the fridge with olive oil on the top for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.2, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 32, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 8.3, Protein 3.6

EGGPLANT AND RED PEPPER BAKE



Eggplant and Red Pepper Bake image

Another thing to do with eggplant.

Provided by Anthony

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-sized pieces
1 small onion, cut into matchstick-sized pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 ⅓ tablespoons olive oil
3 ⅓ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 eggplant, sliced lengthwise 3/8-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a large mixing bowl; season with basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the pepper mixture; toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
  • Brush eggplant slices with olive oil to coat thinly.
  • Spread about 1/3 of the pepper mixture into the bottom of a square glass baking dish; top with a layer of about 1/3 of the eggplant. Repeat layering twice more. Top final layer with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is browned and the vegetables are bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 51.5 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

SPICED PEPPERS AND EGGPLANT



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Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Side     Sauté     Low Carb     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Basil     Eggplant     Bell Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves
3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
Pinch of saffron threads (optional)
4 sweet peppers, any color (about 1 pound), cut into 2" strips
2 baby eggplants (about 1/2 pound), quartered lengthwise, or 1/2 large eggplant, cut into 2x1" pieces
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, coriander, cumin, and saffron, if using; cook, stirring often, until garlic is softened, about 4 minutes. Add sweet peppers and eggplants; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar. Just before serving, add basil and toss to combine.
  • DO AHEAD: Vegetables can be cooked 4 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before adding basil and serving.

SPICY SPANISH EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) DIP



Spicy Spanish Eggplant (Aubergine) Dip image

A wonderful topping for toates baguette slices. From cooking light and my only change when preparing is to omit the roasted red bell peppers (1/2 cup chopped if you would like to add them)

Provided by Kanzeda

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (1 lb) eggplants
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped finely
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 anchovy fillets, canned chopped (about 1/3 ounce)
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Pierce eggplants several times with a fork; place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes turning often, until blackened.Cool slightly; peel. Drain eggplant pulp in a colander for 5 minutesthen chop.
  • Combine tomato paste and next 5 ingredients (through ground red pepper) in a small bowl, stirring until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic cook 6 minutes , stirring occasionally. Stir in eggplant, tomato paste mixture, and anchovies; cook 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in parsley and spoon it into a bowl. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Makes 12 1/2 servings.

ROASTED RED PEPPER TAPENADE



Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade image

When entertaining, I often rely on my pepper tapenade recipe because it takes only 15 minutes to whip up and pop in the fridge. Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans. -Donna Magliaro, Denville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1/2 cup blanched almonds
1/3 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh basil
Toasted French bread baguette slices or water crackers

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add garlic; cook, uncovered, just until tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Place red peppers, almonds, tomato paste, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend., Sprinkle with basil. Serve with baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips

  • For a smoother texture, roast the eggplant and red peppers until the skins are slightly charred and the flesh is very soft.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the eggplant, red peppers, and garlic by hand.
  • To make the tapenade spicier, add more chili flakes or chopped chili pepper.
  • For a more smoky flavor, roast the eggplant and red peppers over an open flame or under a broiler.
  • Serve the tapenade with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Conclusion

Spicy aubergine, eggplant and red pepper tapenade is a delicious and versatile dip that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and healthy dip, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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