Moutabel

Moutabel is a delicious and spicy eggplant (aubergine) dip originating in the Middle East. It is best eaten with fresh, hot pita bread.

Original recipe makes 8 cups

Ingredients

4 medium eggplants
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh basil
2 fresh green chile peppers
1/4 cup tahini
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 sprig fresh mint
1 teaspoon olive oil

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    50 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  2. Place eggplants on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until soft and seared.
  3. In a food processor, grind together garlic, basil and green chile peppers.
  4. Scoop eggplant from skins and mix with garlic mixture in the food processor.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a medium serving dish. With a fork, mash in tahini, lemon juice and salt. Garnish with mint and olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 16 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0.6 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 0.6 g
Sodium: 38 mg

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