Roasted Eggplant Hummus

This smooth eggplant hummus is made with roasted eggplant, thyme, and basil for a dip that goes well with vegetables or pita bread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 81 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• cooking spray
• ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place eggplant in a large bowl and toss in olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, basil, and thyme. Spread on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; flip the eggplant cubes over and roast until eggplant is tender, 10 to 15 minutes more. Watch for over-browning.

Step 4

Place roasted eggplant in a food processor. Add garbanzo beans and lemon juice; process until smooth.