
Gracie Schatz
RECIPE
Grilled Eggplant Dip with Tahini & Grilled Naan
Let's get grilling! Try out our Grilled Eggplant Dip with Tahini & Grilled Naan recipe.[Editor’s Note: This recipe was created for Bi-Rite by Emily Cooper @emilycoopercooks.]
Ingredients
For the Dip: Â
2-3 eggplants (2 pounds total)Â Â
5 cloves garlic, sliced vertically into wedgesÂ
Salt & freshly ground pepper Â
3 tablespoons tahini Â
2 tablespoons crème fraîcheÂ
1 lemon, juiced Â
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling to finish  Â
1 ½ teaspoons Oaktown Spice Eastern Mediterranean Blend  Â
1 tablespoon fresh parsley leavesÂ
For the Grilled Naan:Â
Olive oil Â
1 package Atoria’s Naan Bread (2 pieces)Â
SaltÂ
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the grill to high heat. Â
Slice each garlic clove lengthwise into 4 pieces. Â
Use your fingers to remove the leaves from the eggplants’ stem, and cut off any excess stem, but leave the stem end intact. Pierce the eggplants with a small knife to make slits all over about ½ inch deep. Nestle the garlic slices deeply into the slits (they should be flush with the skin, to flavor the dip). Â
When the grill is hot, add the eggplants and cook, turning with tongs every few minutes, until the skins are completely charred and the flesh is very tender, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly. Â
While the eggplants are cooling, brush the naan on both sides with olive oil. Add to the grill and cook until light grill marks form, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side. Remove from the grill and sprinkle with salt. Wrap in a clean towel to keep warm while you finish the dip. Â
When the eggplants are cool enough to handle, peel and discard the charred skin and stem end.Â
Add the eggplant and garlic to the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times, just until it is pureed but still slightly chunky. Â
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, half of the lemon juice, tahini, and crème fraîche and pulse just until mixed. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice. Â
Spoon the dip into a small serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with Oaktown Spice Eastern Mediterranean Blend, and top with parsley. Â
Slice the naan into wedges and serve. Â
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