Mutabal-A Traditional Eggplant Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
90 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Mutabal-A Traditional Eggplant Dip
Description
Mutabal is prepared by charring whole eggplants under high heat until soft inside and blackened outside. After cooling, the flesh is scooped out and combined with a mixture of tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and optional cumin. The garlic is mashed with salt first, then mixed with tahini before adding the eggplant flesh. The dip’s texture can vary from chunky and rustic to smooth and silky depending on how much it is mashed or pureed. It is seasoned to taste with salt and black pepper.
The smoky roasted flavor of eggplant pairs well with the nutty tahini and the brightness of lemon juice, creating a balanced and rich dip. It is often garnished with olive oil, chopped parsley, or paprika and traditionally served alongside warm pita bread for dipping. The recipe’s straightforward preparation highlights the natural taste and texture of the ingredients without added complexity.
Ingredients
- 2 eggplant Medium-Large size
- 2 garlic cloves
- ⅓ c tahini (Sesame paste)
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt I used 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, to taste
- black pepper I used 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, to taste
- olive oil optional, parsley chopped
- cumin
- paprika
- parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your fire, broiler or grill to highest heat. Once preheated, pierce your eggplants 5 or 6 times each and place whole eggplants on or under the heat source. Turn every 5 minutes or so until the whole outside is charred and the eggplants are soft inside. This will take approximately 20 minutes. Remove and let cool until you can handle it.
- Puree your garlic with the salt with a mortar and pestle, (add ¼ teaspoon cumin at this point if you are using it) in a bowl with a fork or in your food processor. Then add tahini and mix well.
- Remove eggplant pulp from it's skin and add to your tahini mixture. Add lemon juice and start mashing or mixing until you reach the texture you like. This can be chunky and rustic, smooth and silky or anywhere in between. Season with salt (½-1 tsp) and pepper to taste and serve with pita bread or other foods to dip in it.
- Optional garnishes: Drizzle with olive oil or sprinkle with paprika or parsley.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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