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Today I’m bringing you a Trio of Mezze dips that are so versatile you will find yourself eating them all week on everything. Roasted Red Pepper, Baba Ghanoush & Spicy Chipotle Black Bean-Yum! What’s even better is that they are so easy and quick to whip up you are sure to impress.
- 3-4 baby eggplants
- 4 Tbl lemon juice
- 1/4 C Tahini
- 1 Tbl chopped garlic
- 1/4 C Olive Oil
- kosher salt, pepper to taste
- handful of flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 Tbl cumin
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Slice eggplant in half vertically and coat eat side with Olive Oil and sprinkle of salt
- Roast skin side down for 35-45 min until the inside is soft, allow to cool
- Scoop out the inside of the eggplant and discard skin
- In a food processor add: eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, Olive Oil, parsley, cumin, salt & pepper
- Pulse until combined to desired consistency
- Chill before serving
I made these next 2 dips while the eggplant was cooking in under 15 min using the same food processor for all 3 dips. It’s so easy you won’t believe it.
- 1 15 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 7 oz can of chipotle in Adobo sauce ( if you like spicy add the whole can w sauce for a more mild dip start with half of the can)
- sprinkle of Olive Oil
- pepper
- Add all ingredients to food processor bowl and pulse until combined
This Roasted Red pepper dip tastes so rich and indulgent but it’s super healthy. I’ve used roasted red peppers from a jar to cut down cooking time. Look for peppers in water not oil.
- 1 15 oz can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (to remove some salt)
- handful of fresh basil
- 1 Tbl chopped garlic
- 3 Tbl lemon juice
- 1 Tbl Olive Oil
- 12 oz jar of Roasted Red Peppers in water
- 4 Tbl Parmesean cheese
- pepper to taste
- Add all ingredients to a food processor bowl and pulse to combine. Add pepper or salt to taste.
These dips are so versatile I know you will find yourself using them all week. I put the Black bean and the Red Pepper dip into a tortilla with eggs. All the dips are great on top of a veggie burger or as an afternoon snack with veggies. Pita sandwich with veggies and any of the dips make a perfect lunch. For dinner, why not add some Red Pepper dip to a baked potato-yum!
What would you eat with these dips? Which looks best?
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What a wonderful idea! Love the baba ghanoush one! Have always wanted to try! Just made hummus last night so our minds must be on the same page….next time I am adding roasted red peppers!
Tina Muir recently posted…Love Grown Foods Review
Thanks they were all so good I couldn’t decide!
My timing with new recipes isn’t working out for the link up! I’ll work on that 🙂
Mind if I invite myself over for a visit so you can make the Mezze Trio for me?
jill conyers recently posted…Runtastic Orbit Review
Anytime! How much fun would that be?!
Fantastic! One dip to add, though I have never seen it done anywhere else: a beet dip. We used to get it as part of a mezze trio at a spanish tapas place called Mas in Cville (with babaganoush and hummus) and omg it would blow your mind!
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You know I tried a beet dip and it didn’t taste quite right. I need to play with it a little before putting out for you all. Have you ever made it? Something was missing from mine 🙂
MMmmmm, Love BabaGhanoush! I haven’t had it in quite a while. Thanks for sharing.
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, & Beers recently posted…Race 13.1 Fayetteville Race Recap
This is a really easy and yummy recipe-hope you give it a try 🙂
Hummus all the way! I love making my own hummus but actually all sound amazing! yummy!
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It’s so easy to make your own isn’t it? I like knowing exactly what is in it. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
All these dips look fantastic! Perfect for football season parties 🙂
Annmarie recently posted…Meatless Monday: Kale & Red Pepper Warm Pasta Salad
Thanks! We tried them out yesterday too!
These all end so delicious! I can’t believe how easy the black bean dip sounds.
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Literally under 2 minutes and done!
Roasted red pepper hummus is my favorite!! That black bean dip looks mouth watering as well though!
They are so easy you can make both!
yum yum yum! i pinned these to make later. thanks for sharing!
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Great hope you like them 🙂
Yummo! I’ve saving these to make for appetizers–I’m always looking for something new and different to bring to friends’ houses!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Marathon training week 8: the power of positive thinking
They are super easy and oh so good-enjoy
I love dips!! I never make them enough. These look so simple and yummy!
Cassie @ Almost Getting It Together recently posted…The Healthiest Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
They are so good and super easy too. Hope you give them a try!
perfect for football season! love it!
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Yes definitely! We made them yesterday and they were a big hit.
Oh that is a hard one I would have to say the Black Bean or Roasted Red Pepper. I would dip any and all veggies or some sprouted tortilla chips in them!
Sarah recently posted…Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Salad
They are all so good. I love to put the black bean in a tortilla with eggs-breakfast!
Oh, I love hummus! I’ve never tried to make it though…
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Oh it’s so easy you can do it!
What pretty dips and perfect timing for football season! You are very creative on Mondays!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…Warm up with Run the Edge
oh Thanks! Trying to show off my creative side this week 🙂 Hope you give them a try
Those dips sound so tasty. I am such a dipper and love to find healthier recipes for dips.
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Thanks they are so easy to make and so versatile.
Oh yum! I might try the black bean dip tomorrow, I have to bring chips and dip to a nieces birthday party, and I think I want to try something new! Thanks for sharing!
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It would be perfect! It takes 5 min to make hope you like it!
I was just talking about how I wanted to make baba ganoush! I’ve had it in restaurants but never tried making it- what a great idea!
Alex recently posted…Vegan Squash & Corn Chowder
It is so easy and so healthy hope you give it a try!
THANKS FOR ALL THE IDEAS!!!
It’s nice to have them all in one place, totally tagging this page. Have a great day!!
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Thanks! Hope you give them a try-enjoy!
Yum! I love babaganoush! So sad my favorite Lebanese place in Old Town just closed – I’ll need to find a new one.
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Well now you can make your own! 🙂
I will dive HEAD FIRST into that BABA! 😀
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ooh now that I’d like to see! Picture please 🙂
Love al of these – many of my favorites. Have you ever has Muhammara? It’s red pepper and walnut dip – I bet you’d love it. Here’s the one I made, if you’re interested: http://www.sprint2thetable.com/2011/03/muhammara/.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…A Healthier Chocolate Chip Waffle
NO I haven’t tried it! It sounds amazing though thanks for sharing!
Oh yum!! I love baba ghanoush but have never made it!! Super healthy and delicious 🙂
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It was so easy too!