Mutabal

Name: Mutabal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 lbs globe eggplant; 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds

A smoky Middle Eastern eggplant dip blended with creamy tahini, tangy yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice.

55 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

Middle EasternAppetizerOvenVegetarianMediterraneanHigh FiberLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SugarLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs globe eggplant
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds

Instructions

1

Prick 2 lbs globe eggplant all over with a fork and roast on a baking sheet at 425F for 40 minutes until soft and collapsed.
2

Scoop out the eggplant flesh into a colander and let drain for 10 minutes to remove excess liquid.
3

Mash the eggplant flesh in a bowl, then mix in 1/4 cup tahini, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp salt until combined.
4

Spread the dip on a dish, drizzle with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and top with 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds.

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Questions

What is Mutabal?

A smoky Middle Eastern eggplant dip blended with creamy tahini, tangy yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice. This reference files it under Middle Eastern appetizer: made in the oven, rated easy and about 55 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Mutabal at?

For Mutabal, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 40 minutes, in step 1.

Is there a substitute for tahini in Mutabal?

The entry for Mutabal calls for 1/4 cup tahini. In its place: Unsweetened sunflower seed butter or cashew butter is the closest. Smooth natural peanut butter works where its flavor will not fight the dish.

Can I make Mutabal dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Mutabal is 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Mutabal keto-friendly?

A serving of Mutabal carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 5 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

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