Smoky Grilled Eggplant Dip
🔥 Smoky Grilled Eggplant Dip — Cooling and Moistening
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This smoky eggplant dip is a flavorful way to celebrate Meatless Monday while supporting your body’s seasonal (cooling and hydrating) needs. With just a few simple ingredients, it’s perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy night in—and it’s packed with TCM benefits!
This dip is a cooling, grounding dish that helps clear summer heat, support digestion, and nourish Yin—ideal for this time of year.
Smoky Grilled Eggplant Dip
INGREDIENTS
2 medium eggplants — clears heat, moves Qi, supports digestion and fluid balance
2–3 cloves garlic, minced — transforms phlegm, supports immunity
2 tbsp lemon juice — moves stagnant Qi, refreshes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil — moistens dryness, nourishes Yin, supports circulation
½ tsp smoked paprika — adds gentle warmth, stimulates Qi flow, supports Lung function
Salt & pepper to taste — balances flavor and harmonizes fluids
Sumac (spice from your local Arabic or Indian store) - optional but recommended
💡 Optional Add-Ins:
¼ cup roasted red peppers — moves Qi, adds gentle warmth
1 tbsp chopped parsley or mint — clears heat, uplifts mood
¼ tsp cumin — warms digestion, supports Spleen Qi
INSTRUCTIONS
Grill — Char whole eggplants over medium heat until soft and smoky (about 20–30 minutes), turning occasionally
Cool & Peel — Let cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and discard skins
Blend — Combine eggplant flesh with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, sumac, salt, and pepper in a food processor
Serve — Enjoy with veggie sticks, gluten-free crackers, or warm pita/flatbread! Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with more sumac
photo and recipe inspiration to Allergic Living
