Roasted Eggplant and Garlic Hummus

A roasted eggplant is combined with garbanzo beans, garlic, and olive oil in a smooth, savory hummus that goes great with pita bread or crackers.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 59 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Place the eggplant slices on the prepared baking sheet, and brush them generously with olive oil. Place garlic slices on top of the eggplant.

Step 3

Bake the eggplant in the preheated oven until soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

Place the roasted eggplant slices and garlic into the work bowl of a food processor with the garbanzo beans and salt, and process until smooth.