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Home » Appetizers & Snacks » Roasted Eggplant Paté with Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Vegan)

Roasted Eggplant Paté with Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Vegan)

Posted by: Diabetic Foodie / Appetizers & Snacks, Gluten-free, Sauces & Condiments, Vegan / November 21, 2018

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Did you know you don’t need any meat products to make paté? Just try this vegan roasted eggplant paté with sun-dried tomatoes, chickpeas, and walnuts!

Roasted Eggplant Paté with Sun-Dried Tomatoes in a ramekin topped with rosemary next to carrot and celery sticks

When most of us hear the word “paté,” we automatically think of a spread made from liver. For those of us that are trying to eat less meat, this isn’t exactly appetizing.

But did you know that paté doesn’t need to be made with liver… or with any kind of meat at all? In fact, it can refer to any savory paste made from meat OR vegetables.

And since I love plant-based dips, I decided to try this roasted eggplant paté with sun-dried tomatoes!

This chickpea-based paté is a bit like hummus, but you get sweetness from the sun-dried tomatoes and savory flavors from the roasted eggplant, carrot, and peppers. As a bonus, the walnuts are loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

I’m not the biggest fan of eggplant, but I simply love it in this recipe! So if you’re looking for a new plant-based dip recipe, definitely give this meat-free paté a try.

How to make roasted eggplant paté with sun-dried tomatoes

This recipe may look long, but don’t worry, it’s very simple to make. Just roast a few ingredients, let them cool, then throw everything in the food processor.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 2: Cut the eggplant into thick slices, then quarter each slice. Transfer the eggplant pieces to a large bowl.

Step 3: Cut the carrot into thick slices, then cut the bell pepper into about 8 pieces. Add everything to the bowl with the eggplant.

Step 4: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until everything is well-coated, then transfer to a baking sheet.

Step 5: Keeping the head of garlic intact, remove the loose outer skin. Slice off the top to expose the cloves, then place the head, cut-side up, on a piece of foil.

Step 6: Drizzle the garlic with the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil, then wrap it in the foil and add it to the baking sheet.

Step 7: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 30 minutes or until everything has softened, then remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Step 8: In a food processor, combine the roasted eggplant, carrot, and bell pepper along with the chickpeas, walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.

Step 9: Squeeze each clove of garlic out of the skin, then add to the food processor.

Step 10: Purée the ingredients, stopping the processor and scraping down the sides a couple of times, until the paté is smooth.

You can transfer to a serving bowl to serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy!

What to eat with vegan paté

Now that your delicious dish is ready, how should you enjoy it?

The simplest option is to eat it as a dip! I like to use carrot sticks, celery sticks, or cucumber slices for a healthy, plant-based snack. If I have some carbs to spare, I’ll use tortilla chips or crackers as well.

But this recipe is also wonderful as a spread! Serve it with slices of crusty baguette or cucumber for a small snack. You could also enjoy it in place of mayonnaise on a sandwich or wrap.

Storage

This recipe is for 10 servings, so unless you’re making it for a group, you’ll probably have some leftovers.

Simply store the eggplant paté covered in the refrigerator. I recommend enjoying within 3-4 days.

Other vegan dip recipes

I love finding tasty plant-based dishes I can enjoy as a snack or appetizer. There are so many ways to incorporate amazing flavor!

Here are a few more of my favorite vegan dip recipes I know you’ll enjoy:

  • Easy Homemade Low-Sodium Salsa
  • Pear Guacamole with Pistachios
  • Artichoke Hummus

When you’ve tried this paté, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Roasted Eggplant Paté with Sun-Dried Tomatoes (vegan)
5 from 1 vote

Roasted Eggplant Paté with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Did you know you don’t need any meat products to make paté? Just try this vegan roasted eggplant paté with sun-dried tomatoes, chickpeas, and walnuts!
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Author:Diabetic Foodie
Servings:10
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Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin — divided)
  • 1 head garlic
  • 15 ounces chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • 12 sun-dried tomato halves (in olive oil)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (from the sun-dried tomato jar)
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Cut the eggplant into thick slices, then quarter each slice. Transfer the eggplant pieces to a large bowl.
    1 large eggplant
  • Cut the carrot into thick slices, then cut the bell pepper into about 8 pieces. Add everything to the bowl with the eggplant.
    1 large carrot, 1 medium red bell pepper
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until everything is well-coated, then transfer to a baking sheet.
    kosher salt, 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, freshly ground black pepper
  • Keeping the head of garlic intact, remove the loose outer skin. Slice off the top to expose the cloves, then place the head, cut-side up, on a piece of foil.
    1 head garlic
  • Drizzle the garlic with the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil, then wrap it in the foil and add it to the baking sheet.
    1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 30 minutes or until everything has softened, then remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • In a food processor, combine the roasted eggplant, carrot, and bell pepper along with the chickpeas, walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
    1 large eggplant, 1 large carrot, 1 medium red bell pepper, kosher salt, 15 ounces chickpeas, ¼ cup walnuts, 12 sun-dried tomato halves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, freshly ground black pepper
  • Squeeze each clove of garlic out of the skin, then add to the food processor.
    1 head garlic
  • Purée the ingredients, stopping the processor and scraping down the sides a couple of times, until the paté is smooth.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 10 servings of vegan paté. Each serving is a ¼ cup.
Any extra can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Eggplant Paté with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Amount Per Serving (0.25 cups)
Calories 141 Calories from Fat 70
% Daily Value*
Fat 7.8g12%
Saturated Fat 0.8g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 202.8mg9%
Potassium 314.5mg9%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 4.5g19%
Sugar 3.3g4%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 1650IU33%
Vitamin C 28.1mg34%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.9mg5%
Net carbs 11.5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic
Keyword: roasted eggplant, roasted eggplant paté, vegan paté
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  1. Lindsay says

    November 24, 2018 at 10:27 am

    The pate sounds delish. I am an eggplant lover. An easy hack for the garlic. buy already
    peeled, wrap in aluminum foil with the oil and roast. simple and no mess, and lots of garlic left over for future recipes.

    Reply
    • Shelby Kinnaird says

      November 25, 2018 at 6:37 am

      Hi Lindsay – Great idea! Thanks for the tip.

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