# Eggplant Hummus Recipes This Alternative Appetizer Introduces New Vegetables to a Classic Dip By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggplant-hummus References: [withfoodandlove](http://withfoodandlove.com/caramelized-and-roasted-eggplant-hummus-with-parsley/) This eggplant hummus recipe is a tasty seasonal alternative to your standard chick pea-based dip. Created by the blog With Food and Love, the [caramelized and roasted eggplant hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-dreamy-hummus) is garnished with parsley. You can use any kind of eggplant you wish for this spread, but this version contains fairy tale eggplant, which has a mild flavor. A garlic and shallots mixture was also used, but you can easily substitute in onions instead. You will also need [chick peas, tahini, lemon, olive oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-oil-sea-salt-hummus), salt and pepper if you want to recreate this dish at home. The parsley is mixed right into the appetizer, plus more is added as garnish once everything is blended together. This makes a delicious [shareable snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-hummus) you can enjoy all autumn. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eggplant-based Dips:** Introducing new vegetables like eggplant in classic dips creates opportunities for healthy and flavorful alternatives. - **Alternative Hummus Recipes:** Experimenting with different ingredients beyond chickpeas in hummus can cater to diverse dietary preferences and promote innovation in the dip industry. - **Farm-to-table Ingredients:** Increased use of fresh and natural ingredients in hummus recipes can appeal to consumers who prioritize sustainability and healthy eating habits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health Food Industry:** Incorporating vegetables and natural ingredients in dips and spreads can benefit health-conscious consumers and create market opportunities in the health food industry. - **Vegetarian Food Industry:** Creating hummus recipes that cater to plant-based diets can provide innovation and diversification options in the vegetarian food industry. - **Organic Food Industry:** Using fresh and natural ingredients in hummus recipes aligns with the values of the organic food industry and can cater to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Pumpkin Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pumpkin-hummus.md) - [Tahini-Rich Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezete.md) - [Olive Tapenade Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-tapenade-hummus.md) - [Ultra-Smooth Red Pepper Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-red-pepper-hummus.md) - [Seasonal Pumpkin Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-hummus-2.md) - [Creamy Fall-Enthused Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cedars-organic-pumpkin-hommus.md) - [Sensible Autumnal Hummus Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fresh-dessert-hummus.md) - [Chocolate Cinnamon Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-cinnamon-hommus.md) - [Chili Crisp Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-crisp-hummus.md)