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Miso Aubergine Dip (Vegan + GF)

Last updated - July 15, 2021; Published - October 18, 2016 By Rhian Williams 2 Comments

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This Miso Aubergine Dip is incredibly moreish, surprisingly satisfying and really healthy!

Miso Aubergine Dip (Vegan + GF)

The flavour of this dip was inspired by one of my favourite Japanese dishes called nasu dengaku (grilled aubergine topped with a salty-sweet miso sauce). It's super yummy but the traditional method for making it involves whisking egg yolks over a bain-marie, which is neither vegan-friendly nor time-friendly for the busy domestic cook.

Miso Aubergine Dip (Vegan + GF)

Enter this inspired dip, which comes together much more easily. If you love hummus but want to try something a little different, you have to make this dip! I love the combination of creamy aubergine, salty-sweet miso, nutty sesame and the fiery kick from the chilli oil.

I added white beans for an extra creamy texture and to bulk it out with extra fibre and protein, but you can leave them out if you wish. I love how every element of this dip is very healthy, and it's vegan and gluten-free to boot.

Miso Aubergine Dip (Vegan + GF)

This Miso Aubergine Dip is delicious served with vegetable crudités, rice cakes, bread, or crackers, and equally well as an appetiser for a crowd as it does for a light lunch for one. It's also perfect for packed lunches or added to Buddha Bowls.

I like to serve it scattered with black sesame seeds and drizzled with chilli oil. For the chilli oil, I used a Japanese sesame oil-based chilli oil called La-Yu, which you should be able to find in most Asian supermarkets. Chilli flakes would also be a great substitute.

Miso Aubergine Dip (Vegan + GF)

Looking for more great dips? You might like my:

  • Domino’s Pizza Garlic Herb Dip
  • Italian Hummus
  • Sweet Potato Hummus (Without A Blender!)
  • Pumpkin Sage White Bean Hummus

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Helpful tools to make this Miso Aubergine Dip:

food processor

blender

hand-held stick blender

Miso Aubergine Dip (Vegan + GF)

Miso Aubergine Dip (Vegan + GF)

This Miso Aubergine Dip is incredibly moreish, surprisingly satisfying and really healthy!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: eggplant dip, japanese appetizer, miso dip
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 88kcal
Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or sub vegetable/olive oil)
  • 1 aubergine (eggplant), very thinly sliced
  • 400 g (14oz) tin of white beans, drained and rinsed (cannellini beans, butter beans or haricot beans)
  • 1 tablespoon miso (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Salt or tamari/soy sauce, to taste

To serve (optional)

  • Chilli oil (or sub chilli flakes)

Instructions

  • Heat up oil in a large frying pan and add aubergine 
  • Cook until soft enough to easily pierce with a fork (should take around 20 minutes)
  • Add cooked aubergine to a food processor or blender (or hand-held blender) with all the other ingredients, and whizz until smooth
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary
  • Serve in a bowl and drizzle with chilli oil, if desired
  • Best served chilled and leftovers will keep in the fridge for a few days
Nutrition Facts
Miso Aubergine Dip (Vegan + GF)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Sam

    April 30, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    Made this as an appetiser when I had some friends round at the weekend - love the combination of miso and aubergine!

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    • Rhian Williams

      April 30, 2018 at 3:30 pm

      Thank you!

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