Protein Fortified
Eggplant Tahini Dip
PREP TIME:
5 -10 min
TOTAL TIME:
45 – 55 minutes
INGREDIENTS:

3 Tbsp Equinom 65% Pea Protein

1 large eggplant

1 lemon (juice only)

4 tbsp sesame paste

Pinch of salt

2-4 Fresh garlic cloves, minced (optional)

Parsley, chopped (optional)

Olive oil (optional)

Paprika (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Mix Equinom Pea Protein with salt

Preheat oven to 450F

Prepare a baking sheet with tinfoil sprayed lightly with nonstick cooking spray

Prick eggplant with fork on all sides and place onto the baking sheet and into the oven

Bake on center rack for 40 to 45 minutes until eggplant is very soft and skin is peeling off - make sure to rotate eggplant occasionally

Remove eggplant from oven, carefully cut open and scoop out the hot insides into your food processor or mixing bowl

While still warm, add minced garlic (optional), sesame paste, lemon juice, and the mixture of Equinom Pea Protein and salt

Process until smooth

Add additional salt to taste

Transfer to serving bowl and garnish as desired with olive oil, parsley and paprika

Serve with cut veggies, fresh pita or pita chips