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Eggplant and Caramelized Onion Dip

September 8, 2014 by Maureen 52 Comments

Eggplant

You know how it is, you shop at the farmers market and you find beautiful eggplant and decide you’re going to make baba ghanoush to go along with your falafel wraps.  I hadn’t been home 10 minutes before the eggplant went in the grill.  (It took 10 minutes to get the photographs)

When it was charred and soft, I decided maybe I should check to see if I had all the bits to go in the dip.  Uhhh…  no.  No tahini.  In the back of my mind I did recall checking the use-by date and it was close so I tossed it out.  I wasn’t going to waste a lovely already-roasted eggplant so in the blender it went, along with some nicely caramelized onions, some Greek yogurt, salt, pepper and a dash of cumin and coriander.

Eggplant Dip

I loved it!  John’s a dip traditionalist so he kept reminding me it wasn’t *real* baba ghanoush.

It was Father’s Day in Australia yesterday so we shut down the computers and headed to the nursing home for a little celebration.  Not many fathers are active at 93 so Rob definitely needs a bit of excitement to honor the day.

We said we were coming over but he asked us to wait until later because all the fathers in the nursing home were given a free coffee and cake voucher and he and his pals were headed to the coffee shop to celebrate.  He didn’t want to let his friends down by not going with them.  He’s really cute.

Along with the normal Father’s Day gifts, I brought some fresh mango all cut up and some of this dip and chips to park in his fridge.  He’s gaining weight but I’m not the one to tell him.

Eggplant Dip

4.9 from 12 reviews
Eggplant and Caramelized Onion Dip
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
40 mins
 
This is an easy dip and perfect with a trio of dips for an appetizer or first course.
Author: Maureen Shaw
Recipe type: Dip
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1 cup caramelized onions
  • ¼ cup Greek Yogurt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • a few grinds of fresh black pepper
Instructions
  1. In the BBQ or in the oven, roast the eggplant on high until the insides soften. I left mine in the BBQ for about 30 minutes but watch it. Temperatures might be different.
  2. Let cool.
  3. Add the caramelized onions to the blender and whiz for a few seconds. You want them broken up but not paste.
  4. Scrape the eggplant pulp into a blender
  5. Add remaining ingredients and whiz just to combine into a dip. I left mine just a bit lumpy.
  6. Place in serving bowl and drizzle with good olive oil and a dusting of paprika.
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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes Tagged With: dips, eggplant

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Comments

  1. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    September 8, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    What a gorgeous sounding dip and much better than throwing out an eggplant! Aww that is sweet about him wanting to have coffee and cake with his pals!

    Reply
  2. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says

    September 9, 2014 at 3:07 am

    I enjoyed the story about Rob. =)

    Your recipe sounds delicious!!

    Reply
  3. Mary Frances says

    September 9, 2014 at 3:20 am

    Maureen! I love this dip – I LOVE eggplant, and I am not a fan of tahini so this is just perfect!! Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says

    September 9, 2014 at 4:08 am

    Oh, yum, Maureen – I adore eggplant, unfortunately not in season here yet – but will put this away to use in a few months time – thanks.

    Reply
  5. A_Boleyn says

    September 9, 2014 at 4:11 am

    How lovely to see him still socializing with his buddies. And stocking his fridge with tasty snacks is a great idea.

    Reply
  6. wok with ray says

    September 9, 2014 at 5:23 am

    I love baba ghanoush. I would just keep snacking on this dip and probably wouldn’t stop. Looks delicious, Maureen. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Raymund says

    September 9, 2014 at 5:45 am

    What a nice and healthy dip, definitely would give this recipe a try

    Reply
  8. Roberta says

    September 9, 2014 at 5:46 am

    There are not many foods I do not like. However, eggplant is one of them. I would like just the plain caramelized onion dip though.

    Glad Rob got what he liked though. Perfect Father’s Day present. 🙂

    Reply
  9. michael says

    September 9, 2014 at 6:00 am

    How good is that, your dip looks wonderful! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Martyna@WholesomeCook says

    September 9, 2014 at 6:18 am

    Hi Maureen, although I like tahini, I don’t normally put it into my eggplant dip (sounds like you’ve discovered your version of my favourite eggplant dip). I might have to swap out the garlic for caramelised onions though, sounds like a winner!

    Reply
  11. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    September 9, 2014 at 6:35 am

    What a fabulous dip, I could easily make a meal out of this (along with plenty of pita chips ;)).

    Reply
  12. Hotly Spiced says

    September 9, 2014 at 7:15 am

    Your dip looks fantastic, Maureen and inventing your own dip recipe is much better than heading back out to the shops for a jar of tahini. I’m glad Rob had a lovely Father’s Day. Great that he’s been able to make friends at the nursing home. And very good of you to visit him and fill his fridge with some good home cooking xx

    Reply
  13. Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says

    September 9, 2014 at 7:26 am

    What a fantastic dip, Maureen. This is how I would make baba ganoush if I were out of tahini.

    Reply
  14. SallyBR says

    September 9, 2014 at 7:46 am

    I agree, your version, skipping a drive back to the grocery store, is much much better!

    Don’t you hate when you “think” you’ve got it all and you realize some main ingredient is not there anymore? Sometimes I can see the bottle in my mind, its exact location, but… nah…. not the bottle I was thinking.

    I haven’t mastered levitating to the pantry yet. Shame.

    (hope you had a wonderful time, it was not Father’s Day in Brazil, that was in August, but unfortunately Dad is not along anymore)

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 9, 2014 at 9:13 am

      My father is long gone so I borrow Rob on Father’s Day and he doesn’t mind one bit. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Denise Browning says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:23 am

    How interesting, Maureen! Father’s day is also celebrated on a different date in Brazil. How blessed your husband is… His Dad is 93 and active.
    I have always been crazy for eggplant. I order baba ghanoush often when I go to Mediterranean restaurants. I think the addition of caramelized onions made this dip even more delicious contrasting their sweetness with earthness of the roasted eggplant.

    Reply
  16. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:46 am

    Such an inventive and delicious dip, Maureen… sending hugs to Rob… glad he enjoyed Father’s Day. And I loved the photo of Charlie with the sign on (instagram).

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 9, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Rob sent that photo to everyone. He loves feeling just a bit special. 🙂

      Reply
  17. cheri says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Hi Maureen, you are the sweetest daughter in-law, so nice of you to bring treats for Rob. Great looking dip!!!

    Reply
  18. Lucy @ Bake Play Smile says

    September 9, 2014 at 9:15 am

    What a fantastic recipe. I’m always on the lookout for new dip recipes and this one sounds divine. I can’t wait to try it. xx

    Reply
  19. yummychunklet says

    September 9, 2014 at 10:15 am

    The caramelized onion part sounds fantastic! And the eggplant is a great twist.

    Reply
  20. sheila says

    September 9, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I love me some dips! This one looks fabulous. Thats so sweet he didn’t want to let his buds down on fathers day! What a good guy. 😉

    Reply
  21. Louise says

    September 9, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Oh that’s so funny Maureen, I just shared some eggplant recipes on my blog a couple of days ago. We’ll be celebrating National Eggplant Day here in the states on the 25th of September. I love the way you just “threw” this delicious looking dip together. I do have Tahini in the cupboard but now I am so intrigued by your recipe I amy just give it a try. The eggplant is roasted and pureed just waiting…

    How wonderful to be able to celebrate Father’s Day with Rob. It was Grandparents’ Day here and I made sure it was nice and lively for Marion too. I should have made her something special though:) Thank you so much for stopping by my blog, Maureen and for this recipe. I’ll add this link to my eggplant post for “safe keeping.”

    Reply
  22. Diane {Created by Diane} says

    September 9, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Oh my goodness this flavor combo is great and screaming at me to make it!

    Reply
  23. Olivia @ mademoiselleinsydney says

    September 9, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    This might not be a traditional baba ganoush for dipurists, but it looks fab 🙂 (and it’s hard for mashed eggplant to look photogenic!) Keen to try 🙂

    Reply
  24. Gourmet Getaways says

    September 9, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    Looks pretty good and not eggplant to me. So, definitely, kids would love to try this dip without knowing!

    Julie
    Gourmet Getaways

    Reply
  25. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

    September 9, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    My eggplant purchasing tends to go “ooh, eggplant”; “I’ll definitely make something great with this – I’ll buy two”; put eggplant in fridge and forget about it until nearly past using.

    So…your dip is extra impressive 🙂

    Reply
  26. Jamie says

    September 9, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Rob sounds wonderful and what a nice place to give them all coffee and cake out! At a café! And for you for bringing him dip which sounds fabulous with the caramelized onions! What doesn’t taste better with caramelized onions? I must try this!

    Reply
  27. Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen says

    September 10, 2014 at 1:50 am

    Mmmmmm caramelized onions. Maureen, this is even better than ‘traditional’ baba ghanoush. I don’t think an eggplant could have a better career!

    Reply
  28. Sarah & Arkadi says

    September 10, 2014 at 2:12 am

    love this dip! would totally be a crowd pleaser!

    Reply
  29. David Crichton says

    September 10, 2014 at 2:27 am

    Sounds delicious, Maureen. I love caramelised onion hummus, so I guess this will as nice. Best things are invented by accident.

    Reply
  30. shashi @ runninsrilankan says

    September 10, 2014 at 2:38 am

    I often find myself without tahini – thanks so much for this substitution tip, Maureen! I would never have thought of using Greek yogurt! This dip does sound fantastic!

    Reply
  31. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    September 10, 2014 at 5:40 am

    I love baba ganoush! And what a wonderful rendition! Gaining weight at that age must mean that he’s happy! Right?

    Reply
  32. Sandra - The Foodie Affair says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:47 am

    This dip worked perfectly! So healthy with the yogurt. That made me smile when your father-in-law let you know he had a social schedule to follow. So sweet!

    Reply
  33. Kitchen Belleicious says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:56 am

    i can’t wait to try this. I make something similar but i love the little additions you added that I haven’t before. LOVE

    Reply
  34. Kitchen Belleicious says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:56 am

    Not sure if you got my last comment. But i love this dip! Can;t wait to try it for next football game

    Reply
  35. Tara says

    September 10, 2014 at 9:27 am

    One of my absolute favorites, that recipe ROCKS!! I have never made it before!!

    Reply
  36. sherry mackay from sherryspickings says

    September 10, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    oh yum yum I adore eggplant. it is so tactile- i always want to hug it and stroke it…this sounds delish. and how lovely to hear dad in law is still active. fab.

    Reply
  37. InTolerant Chef says

    September 10, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    Great invention indeed Maureen! It certainly sounds delicious. I’m glad you could visit with Rob, and I’m glad he could hang out with his buddies too 🙂 x

    Reply
  38. easyfoodsmith says

    September 10, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    Enjoyed reading your post. The caramelized onions are a nice twist to the eggplant dip.

    Reply
  39. Tania @My Kitchen Stories says

    September 10, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    You saved the day. Quick thinking is the mother of invention. It looks delicious and i am glad rRob met uo with his friends….

    Reply
  40. Dedy@Dentist Chef says

    September 11, 2014 at 4:54 am

    healthy and definitely hearthy recipe my friend!!!
    what a really nice photograph of dip….

    Reply
  41. Kathy says

    September 11, 2014 at 6:09 am

    Tahini or not this dip looks luscious!! Caramelized onions sound like a great addition! Yum!

    Reply
  42. Marie @citronlimette says

    September 11, 2014 at 8:46 am

    I love eggplant. Your dip sounds so good and healthy.

    Reply
  43. Norma Chang says

    September 11, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Love your caramelized onion idea I prefer it to tahini. You are such a good and thoughtful daughter-in-law.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      September 11, 2014 at 10:48 pm

      Oh I don’t know. Sometimes I go because I don’t want to feel guilty. 🙂

      Reply
  44. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    September 11, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    I love eggplant and I don’t find any eggplant dish that I dislike. In fact, I haven’t tried making any dips with eggplant. This makes me very curious to try… I think I had tried in restaurants but I am surprised to find now that this looks very easy to make at home! Need lots of chips for this!

    Reply
  45. Luca Marchiori says

    September 11, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Oh la la indeed. I love eggplant and I bet the onion was such a good foil. Who needs tahini? Another way to prepare the eggplant is to cut it in two down the middle, score the flesh, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and place a whole clove of garlic on one side. Then put it back together, wrap in tin foil to hold it together and then in a hot oven for 40 minutes. You can put fresh herbs inside if you wish too, depending on what you are making. Got the idea from a Gordon Ramsay show, and it’s delicious.

    Reply
  46. Choc Chip Uru says

    September 11, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    Some lebanese bread on the side, and I will not move off the couch for the whole day if this dip was with me 😀
    It looks absolutely fantastic!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
  47. Catherine says

    September 12, 2014 at 12:26 am

    Dear Maureen, This is my kind of dip! Sounds delicious. Blessings, Catherine xo

    Reply
  48. Anita says

    September 13, 2014 at 11:38 am

    Hello Maureen!
    Your Eggplant And Caramelized Onion Dip sounds amazing. I love caramelized onions, and in a dip, yummy yummy.

    Reply
  49. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    October 5, 2014 at 8:00 am

    Yes please I will happily dip away with a bowl of this in front of me 😀

    Reply

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