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    Grilled Eggplant and Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Paleo, Keto, Whole30)

    June 15 By Lisa Wells 2 Comments

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    Grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper, and grill-roasted garlic combine in this Italian inspired dip. This easy summer recipe is paleo, keto, and Whole30 friendly.

    Grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper and grill-roasted garlic combine in this Italian inspired dip. It's gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo and vegan-friendly.| cookeatpaleo.com

    Summer is my favorite time of year. We spend a lot of time at the lake. And easy recipes like this grilled eggplant and roasted red pepper dip are perfect for relaxed weekends. All of the cooking can be done on the grill so you don't even have to go inside.

    To make it even easier, you can grill the eggplant and roast the garlic ahead of time. I put the eggplant and garlic on one side of the grill while I was grilling burgers for lunch on the other side.

    This dip highlights the flavors of roasted red peppers, eggplant, garlic, olive oil and basil. Once the eggplant and garlic are cooked, it takes just a few minutes to stir together this spread. This post includes some affiliate links for your convenience. See our full disclosure statement here.

    Serve this savory eggplant spread on paleo melba toast for a crostini-inspired appetizer. It also makes a great topping or accompaniment for just about anything you put on the grill.

    Grilled Eggplant and Roasted Red Pepper Dip - eggplant, roasted red pepper and grill-roasted garlic combine in this Italian inspired dip. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and vegan-friendly. | cookeatpaleo.com

    Grilled eggplant and roasted red pepper dip is an easy summer appetizer that works for family get-togethers or backyard barbecues. It's gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, paleo, and vegan-friendly.

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    Grilled Eggplant and Roasted Red Pepper Dip

    Grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper, and grill-roasted garlic star in this Italian inspired dip.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: BBQ
    Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30
    Servings: 6 servings (about 1 ½ cups)
    Calories: 91kcal
    Author: Lisa Wells

    Ingredients

    • 1 large eggplant
    • 1 head garlic
    • ½ cup diced roasted red peppers
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish
    • sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat grill to 400 degrees.
    • Slice top off of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt. Wrap in foil and place on grill over indirect heat. Roast until garlic is soft and caramelized, 30 - 45 minutes.
    • Place eggplant on grill and roast with lid closed, turning occasionally, until eggplant is soft, 30 - 45 minutes.
    • Cut eggplant in half and place in colander to drain and cool. Set garlic aside to cool.
    • Peel and dice eggplant. Mash 4 cloves of roasted garlic. Combine eggplant, mashed garlic, peppers, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings.
    • Garnish with an extra drizzle of olive and fresh basil.

    Notes

    organic extra virgin olive oil
    gluten-free, grain-free melba toast

    Nutrition

    Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 10.5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg

     

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    1. Sabrina B.

      September 03, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      really nice recipe, thank you, so much better than my standard grill side dishes, love that it can all be done on the grill while the main dish is cooking!

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    2. Madison @ Keto Diet

      January 29, 2018 at 1:51 pm

      It looks heavenly lush! The flavor don't compromise the taste. Amazingly Yummy!

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