Gluten-Free Smoked Eggplant Dip

This smoky and creamy dip offers a delightful balance of savory eggplant and tangy creaminess, perfect for any gathering. Its rich, velvety texture is complemented by fresh herbs and a hint of spice, making it an irresistible appetizer.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Total: 60 min Serves: 8

At a glance: This medium party and appetizers recipe yields 8 servings in about 1h (20 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including eggplants, plain greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative, extra virgin olive oil — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Smoked Eggplant Dip: When preparing this party and appetizers recipe, the Greek yogurt or its dairy-free swap needs a gluten-free label, and so do the corn tortilla chips served with the dip. Clean the grill grates before charring the eggplant, and wash the food processor if it recently made breadcrumbs.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Smoked Eggplant Dip: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole ingredients like eggplant and corn for its base. Always ensure any added dairy or processed ingredients are gluten-free.

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Ingredients

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2 large eggplants
1 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
0.5 tsp salt, or to taste
0.25 tsp black pepper, or to taste
1 bag gluten-free corn tortilla chips or vegetable sticks for serving Shop

Instructions

1 Preheat your broiler to high, or prepare your grill for direct heat. Pierce the eggplants several times with a fork, then place them directly under the broiler or on the grill grates. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins are charred and the flesh is very soft and collapsed, about 15-20 minutes.
2 Once the eggplants are cool enough to handle, carefully slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out the tender flesh into a colander set over a bowl. Let the flesh drain for about 10 minutes to remove excess moisture, then transfer it to a food processor.
3 Add the Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to the food processor with the eggplant flesh. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed, about 2-3 minutes.
4 Taste the dip and adjust seasonings as necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to achieve your desired flavor profile. The dip should have a rich, smoky aroma and a smooth, spreadable consistency.
5 Transfer the smoked eggplant dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and garnish with more fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately with gluten-free corn tortilla chips or an assortment of fresh vegetable sticks for dipping, allowing about 5 minutes for plating.

Nutrition (per serving)

225

Calories

10g

Protein

15g

Carbs

11g

Fat

Fiber

275mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Char the eggplants until the skin is blackened and the flesh collapses. That is where the smoky flavor comes from.
Let the eggplant flesh drain well, as step 2 says, so the dip isn't watery.
Pulse instead of blending smooth if you like a chunkier dip.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Smoked Eggplant Dip take?

Gluten-Free Smoked Eggplant Dip takes about 1 hour, including resting time: 20 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook, for 8 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Smoked Eggplant Dip with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Smoked Eggplant Dip?

Check eggplants, plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative, extra virgin olive oil before they go into Gluten-Free Smoked Eggplant Dip. The Greek yogurt or its dairy-free swap needs a gluten-free label, and so do the corn tortilla chips served with the dip. Clean the grill grates before charring the eggplant, and wash the food processor if it recently made breadcrumbs.

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