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Mutabbal

Recipe by Harun gulturk on InstagramAdded 11 May 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. 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.

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (400°F).

  2. Prepare the eggplant by slicing it into thin rounds.

  3. Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with sea salt.

  4. Place 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.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Eggplant is tender and lightly browned. Leave space between slices for even browning.

  5. While 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.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Yogurt mixture is smooth.

  6. Once the eggplant is done, let it cool slightly.

  7. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.

  8. Add the roasted eggplant slices to the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are lightly browned.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Eggplant slices are lightly browned on both sides.

  9. Transfer the eggplant slices to a serving plate.

  10. Top the eggplant slices with the yogurt sauce, red bell pepper, green chili/bell pepper, red onion, and fresh mint.

  11. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.

  12. Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Tips while you cook

Brush before roasting
Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with sea salt before placing them on the baking sheet.
Cool before pan‑frying
Allow the roasted eggplant to cool slightly after baking before transferring to the hot pan.
Blend sauce while eggplant roasts
Combine yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and sea salt in a blender during the oven roasting time.
Add final olive oil drizzle
Drizzle olive oil over the assembled dip just before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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