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Copycat Elephante Whipped Eggplant

The eggplant dip at Elephante in Santa Monica is to die for and its surprisingly so easy to recreate!
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword dips, eggplant, mediteranean food, whipped eggplant
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • food processor or blender
  • oven or air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 large Eggplant
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Sour cream or Creme fraiche
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • Salt
  • Paprika optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • Cut the eggplant in half the long way. Drizzle in olive oil. Sprinkle some salt. And bake for 30-40 minutes, until the eggplant is soft and golden-brown
  • Let the eggplant cool for 30 minutes. Then peel off the skin
  • Add eggplant, olive oil, sour cream (or creme fraiche), garlic, and a pinch of salt to the food processor
  • Blend until you get a smooth whipped texture. Enjoy with pita or your favorite sliced veggies!
  • Optional: Drizzle some olive oil and sprinkle some paprika on tip