Mutabbal
Mutabbal is a delicious and healthy Middle Eastern dip made with roasted eggplant, yogurt, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. It's perfect for hot summer days and can be served as a snack or appetizer.
Maker: Harun gulturk
From: Instagram(view original)
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
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55 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 eggplant
- 3 1/2 oz yogurt
- 1 1/10 oz tahini
- 1 garlic
- 0.35 oz lemon juice
- sea salt
- black pepper
- red bell pepper
- green chili/bell pepper
- red onion
- fresh mint
- olive oil
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (392°F).
- 2Prepare the eggplant by slicing it into thin rounds.
- 3Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with sea salt.
- 4Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly browned.
- 5While the eggplant is roasting, combine the yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- 6Once the eggplant is done, let it cool slightly.
- 7Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- 8Add the roasted eggplant slices to the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are lightly browned.
- 9Transfer the eggplant slices to a serving plate.
- 10Top the eggplant slices with the yogurt sauce, red bell pepper, green chili/bell pepper, red onion, and fresh mint.
- 11Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
- 12Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves, if desired.