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13 Comments · October 26, 2015

Smoky Eggplant Hummus

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Smoky Eggplant and White Bean Hummus

If the vibe variety in these photos seems a bit -- for lack of a better description -- bipolar, it's because that's exactly how the weather was behaving this past Saturday.

I shot these photos over the course of 45 minutes, and as I ran back-and-forth from kitchen to guest bedroom (aka makeshift photography studio), the weather went from crisp and sunny to dark, gloomy, and gray. And back. Again and again. Blue-gray, deep and doom-y clouds would cover and then uncover the sun within seconds to minutes, making for an interesting photo shoot. The above eggplant caught the peak of bright light, so she's the superstar of the day.

Being my first recipe shoot that day, I was in an optimistic and overly confident mood. Some part of me actually believed I could 1) shift my camera's white balance settings quickly enough to keep up with the clouds/sun and 2) place and remove my diffuser as the light flared and dramatically dimmed. Umm, no. After a few rounds of that dance and nearly falling off of my step stool, I called it quits. Haters gonna hate, and clouds gonna cloud. I could not keep up.

I eventually pulled my photo table as far away from the wild light as I could and jacked up my ISO. With my setup so far away from the window, the hummus photos were veiled in some ultra moody shadows. Not usually my style, but I actually kind of like it. Gives it a little late October/Halloween vibe, doesn't it?

Smoky Eggplant and White Bean Hummus

And for my next trick...

BRIGHT AND SUNNY.

Smoky Eggplant and White Bean Hummus

To make this hummus, you'll start by charring a whole eggplant over a grill pan or grill. Before grilling it, you'll use a fork to pierce it all over; this allows the steam to vent out and the smokiness from the char to seep in.

Once the eggplant is thoroughly charred and ultra tender, you'll plop it in a bowl to let it cool and steam itself a bit more.

Smoky Eggplant and White Bean Hummus

Once the eggplant is cool, slice it in half lengthwise, like so...

Smoky Eggplant and White Bean Hummus

Then, use a spoon to scoop out the tender, smoky flesh, leaving only the stem and charred skin behind. Warning: this photo makes me look like an eggplant murderer. All the better for Halloween week... I suppose?

Smoky Eggplant and White Bean Hummus

You'll add the eggplant to a food processor along with cannellini beans, tahini, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic, and sea salt. Then, process until quite smooth and creamy. Scoop it into a dish, garnish as desired, and serve it up alongside seeded bread, pita chips, veggies, tortilla chips, warm naan, etc.

The tahini adds a rich creaminess that is balanced by the brightness of the lemon juice, the zip of the garlic, and the savoriness of the smoked eggplant.

Smoky Eggplant and White Bean Hummus

Smoky Eggplant and White Bean Hummus
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4.50 from 2 votes

Smoky Eggplant Hummus

Smoked eggplant is blended with creamy white beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and sea salt in this simple smoky eggplant hummus. The eggplant is grilled until charred and wilted, then scooped out and added to a food processor along with the remaining hummus ingredients. Everything gets blended until ultra smooth and creamy. Pair this hummus with veggie sticks, warm pita bread, or toasted baguette slices!
Course Dip, Hummus, Snack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant (approximately 22 ounces or 650 grams)
  • 1 can cannellini beans (white beans), drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a grill pan or grill over high. Use a fork to prick the eggplant 15-20 times. Place the eggplant on the grill and char on all sides, turning every few minutes, until blackened and very tender. This process takes about 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the eggplant to a bowl and cool for 15 minutes.
  • Once the eggplant is cool, transfer to a cutting board and reserve the smoky liquid that collected in the bowl. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, and use a spoon scoop out the inner flesh, leaving only the stem and charred skin behind. Transfer the flesh to the bowl of a food processor along with the reserved liquid, cannellini beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Pulse a few times and then process for 3 to 4 minutes or until as smooth as desired, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Transfer to a bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil (optional), black pepper, and smoked paprika. Serve with sliced veggies, seeded bread, pita chips, crackers, etc.

 

 

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  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:36 am

    Smokey anything is always good! Smoked paprika gets used in my house every day! I always have to make sure I'm stocked with an extra jar!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      October 31, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      I feel you on the smoked paprika, Rebecca! It's rare that a day goes by and I don't sprinkle it into or onto something. I always keep an extra jar on hand too! Running out is not an option :)

      Reply
  2. Chantelle | naked cuisine says

    October 27, 2015 at 11:41 am

    Ah your photos are just stunning, the shape and texture of that hummus looks perfect.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      October 31, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks, Chantelle!

      Reply
  3. wiredweirdly says

    October 27, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    WANT!!!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      October 31, 2015 at 2:41 pm

      Haha, thanks! :)

      Reply
  4. Celeste says

    October 27, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious and easy to make. Will be putting this on my list for next week.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      October 31, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      Thank you! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  5. jill conyers says

    October 28, 2015 at 4:49 am

    Ashley this looks so good. I think hummus is one of the best foods ever created.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      October 31, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks, Jill! I completely agree with your thoughts on hummus -- it's the best!

      Reply
  6. Or Carmi says

    November 03, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Definitely making this tonight!! yummy! thank you for the recipe :)

    Reply
  7. Nina says

    November 29, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    This looks really good, but I think its a different take on babaghanoosh rather than hummus, and where are the chickpeas??

    Reply
  8. SatNavSaysStraightOn says

    September 19, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    4 stars
    I made this up yesterday with Butter Beans (Great Northern Beans) in the absence of cannellini beans and it was excellent. I added a touch of chilli powder to the 2nd tub which worked really well. Thank you.

    Reply

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