MOUTABEL

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Moutabel is a delicious and spicy eggplant (aubergine) dip originating in the Middle East. It is best eaten with fresh, hot pita bread.

Provided by KCOGDEN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 50m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium eggplants
4 cloves garlic
¼ cup fresh basil
2 fresh green chile peppers
¼ cup tahini
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 sprig fresh mint
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  • Place eggplants on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until soft and seared.
  • In a food processor, grind together garlic, basil and green chile peppers.
  • Scoop eggplant from skins and mix with garlic mixture in the food processor.
  • Transfer the mixture to a medium serving dish. With a fork, mash in tahini, lemon juice and salt. Garnish with mint and olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 38.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

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