when I’m feeling snacky, I’ve been wanting a rich and delicious dip that’s also higher in protein and lower in carb. I haven’t been able to find this description in stores, so I decided to make one myself. I started with the notion of beet hummus, but edited it to transform into my roasted eggplant and beet protein dip. it’s super thick, flavorful, dippable and spreadable- the perfect snack. 

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This Roasted Eggplant & Beet Protein Dip is a cross between Beet Hummus and Baba Ganoush yielding a tasty low carb and protein-packed dip.

the inspiration:

this dip is a cross between beet hummus and baba ganoush, (a mediterranean roasted eggplant dip). I wanted to use seasonal beets for flavor and color, but didn’t want the extra carbs from chickpeas. baba ganoush is lower in carbs so I added in roasted eggplant and the usual suspects for hummus and baba ganoush: tahini, lemon and garlic. finally, I added a secret ingredient for added protein. 

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I was looking for a lower carb option to hummus that also incorporated protein.
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Cottage cheese is the secret flavorless ingredient that adds protein.

roasted eggplant & beet protein dip ingredients:

  • beets: I roast whole beets on the same sheet pan as the eggplant for this dip. 
  • eggplant: eggplants roast low and slow until caramelized and tender. 
  • tahini: a classic element to mediterranean dips- it’s toasted sesame seed paste. 
  • lemon: also a classic element and it adds a burst of freshness. 
  • sumac: a classic purple-hued middle eastern spice made from ground sumac berries- it has bright notes of citrus. It can usually be found in mediterranean za’atar spice blends and you can substitute that if plain sumac is unavailable. 
  • garlic: adds a nice sharpness to the dip. 
  • fresh basil: I love the combination of fresh basil with eggplant. 
  • good olive oil: to roast the eggplant and to finish atop the dip for serving. 
  • pita chips: I serve this roasted eggplant & beet protein dip with these delicious grain-free pita chips. 
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The ingredient line up.

how to serve:

this roasted eggplant & beet protein dip is lovely served alone but can also be diverse in serving ideas. 

  • simply-served: serve dip finished with good olive oil, a sprinkling of sumac and pita chips on the side. 
  • veggie panini: use dip as a spread on both sides of sourdough bread with grilled vegetables, havarti, arugula and sunflower seeds. press and griddle like a panini.
  • high-protein deli wrap: use dip as a spread in grain-free almond flour tortillas with deli turkey, sliced cucumber, sliced avocado and goat cheese. 
  • grazing board: serve dip finished with good olive oil, sumac and edible flowers in a serving bowl. Place bowl atop grazing board and finish board with fresh crudités, (cucumbers, endive, dolce peppers), alongside pita chips and grilled halloumi cheese. 
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This dip is beautiful and versatile.
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Serve with pita chips or crudités.
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Enjoy stand alone or on a variety of sandwiches, bowls or wraps!
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Roasted Eggplant & Beet Protein Dip

This Roasted Eggplant & Beet Protein Dip is a cross between Beet Hummus and Baba Ganoush yielding a tasty low carb and protein-packed dip.
Course Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium eggplants tops removed, halved vertically
  • 2 medium beets peeled and wrapped in a foil packet
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus more for garnishing
  • ½ cup whole milk cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon sumac plus more for garnishing
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • Edible flowers for garnishing
  • Pita chips for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • On a parchment lined sheet pan, drizzle eggplant halves with olive oil on both sides and arrange flesh side down. Add foil packet of beets to the sheet pan as well.
  • Bake for 1 hour, rotating 180 degrees midway through cooking, until eggplant is very soft and caramelized and beets are tender.
  • When cool enough to handle, roughly dice beets and add to a food processor.
  • Carefully scrape out the innards of the eggplant and add to the food processor.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to the food processor except for edible flowers and pita chips.
  • Process until very smooth. Add dip to a bowl and chill completely. The flavor dramatically changes between warm and cold, so make sure to serve cold for optimal flavors.
  • Serve chilled with a large drizzle of good olive oil, a sprinkling of sumac, edible flowers and pita chips on the side for dipping.
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