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

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.

Questions

Can I make Mutabal dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Mutabal keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Mutabal?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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