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Roasted Aubergine Dip (Moutabal)

Saif Al Deen Odeh
Roasted aubergine dip is a creamy and smoky Middle Eastern eggplant dip, that is combined with lemon juice, tahini paste, garlic, and olive oil that is traditionally served with pita bread.
4.90 from 29 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine Middle Eastern, Arabic
Servings 3 people
Calories 212 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor To puree the eggplant and the rest of the ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 2 long-eggplant
  • 3 tablespoons of tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil more for drizzling
  • Salt for taste
  • Paprika for garnish

Instructions
 

  • First, pierce the eggplant with a fork before placing it directly over the flame on the gas stove burner.
  • Use tongs to turn it from one side to another until the skin becomes charred and the flesh inside is soft. Ensure it is turned occasionally for even cooking and to prevent burning.
  • Once the eggplant is charred and tender, remove it from the fire using tongs and transfer it onto a plate to let it cool down.
  • After that, peel and discard the charred skin of the eggplant.
  • Next, transfer the flesh of the eggplant into the food processor and add the tahini paste, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and salt. Switch on the food processor until it achieves a creamy consistency.
  • After that, transfer the moutabal into the plate and drizzle it with olive oil.
  • Lastly, sprinkle paprika over the fork and then press it into the dip to create a decorative pattern. Serve this with pita bread.

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Notes

  • For healthier method, you can bake the eggplant in the oven instead roasting over open flame.
  • Extra Virgin Olive oil have stronger flavor than other olive oils making this eggplant dip tastier.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3.9gFat: 18.2gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 3.7gCalcium: 85mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Aubergine Dip, moutabal
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