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Mutabal (Charred Eggplant Dip)

Mutabal is a decadently creamy and flavorful Middle Eastern dip made from charred eggplant, tahini, olive oil, garlic, and spices.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Drain Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Palestinian

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs eggplant (See Note 1)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 tbsp Tahini
  • 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
Garnish
  • pomegranate seeds (arils)
  • 10 mint leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/4 tsp dried mint
  • olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the upper third of the oven. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the eggplants lengthwise and brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil. Place them cut side down in the pan.
  2. Roast until the interior is very tender and the skin is loose, about 35 minutes. Turn oven to broil and char skin for that smokey flavor, 6-8 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes to cool.
  3. Scoop the flesh out of each eggplant, discarding the skins, and place in a colander or sieve over a bowl to drain for 30 minutes.
  4. Place drained eggplant in either a bowl to mix by hand, or a food processor to mix. Add the garlic, lemon juice, tahini, yogurt (optional), salt and cumin and mix well. If slightly bitter add more salt to taste.
  5. Serve in a shallow bowl with a drizzle of the olive oil and topped with the pomegranate and herbs. Perfect to eat with vegetables and pita for dipping.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley's cookbook, Falastin.
  • Recipe adapted from Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley's cookbook, Falastin.
  • After roasting the eggplant you should have about 1 pound of cooked flesh. If bitter, season with salt to taste. If you'd like to roast or smoke the eggplants, preheat the grill to high heat, 450° to 550°F. Add the whole eggplants and cook on all sides until softened and roasted, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Potassium 408mg (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 212IU (4%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 395mg 16%
Potassium 408mg 9%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 212IU 4%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.