Moutabel

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

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 16 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ¼ cup tahini
• 1 sprig fresh mint
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 medium eggplants
• ¼ cup fresh basil
• 2 fresh green chile peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.

Step 2

Place eggplants on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until soft and seared.

Step 3

In a food processor, grind together garlic, basil and green chile peppers.

Step 4

Scoop eggplant from skins and mix with garlic mixture in the food processor.

Step 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.