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Creamy Turkish Eggplant Mezze with Yogurt Dip

Creamy Turkish eggplant mezze with roasted eggplant and garlic yogurt dip, perfect as a healthy appetizer.

Creamy Turkish Eggplant Mezze with Yogurt Dip

Discover a creamy Turkish eggplant mezze with yogurt dip. Roasted eggplant blended with garlic yogurt makes a healthy, flavorful appetizer.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
30m
Rest time
0s
Total time
40m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g medium eggplant peeled and cubed
  • 100 g plain whole milk yogurt
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 ml lemon juice fresh
  • 5 g fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground

Origins

Turkey

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius (about 400 Fahrenheit).
  2. Place peeled and cubed eggplant on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Drizzle eggplant cubes with 10 ml of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper.
  4. Toss eggplant gently to coat evenly and spread in a single layer.
  5. Roast eggplant in the oven for 25 minutes or until soft and lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
  6. While eggplant roasts, prepare the yogurt dip by mixing plain whole milk yogurt with minced garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, and remaining 5 ml olive oil in a bowl.
  7. Stir the yogurt mixture well until smooth and creamy.
  8. Once eggplant is roasted, let it cool slightly then fold it gently into the yogurt dip.
  9. Garnish the mezze with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Tips

  • Use firm eggplants for best texture.
  • Roast eggplant until golden for deeper flavor.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature for best taste.

Serving Suggestions

  • pita bread
  • crisp vegetables
  • grilled meats

Enjoy this creamy Turkish eggplant mezze as a delicious and healthy appetizer with fresh pita or veggies.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 3
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 4
  • Fat (g): 5
  • Carbohydrates (g): 8
  • Protein (g): 3
  • Calories: 90
  • Cholesterol (g): 0
  • Saturated Fat (g): 0.7

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