Mediterranean Eggplant Dip

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup eggplant, roasted (or grilled)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• olive oil
• fresh basil (to garnish)
• walnuts, toasted
• pita bread, wedges grilled

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor, combine chickpeas, basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and eggplant; process until smooth.
• 2 while processor is running add olive oil in a steady stream; process until smooth.
• 3 transfer to a serving dish.
• 4 drizzle with olive oil.
• 5 garnish with fresh basil and walnuts.