Moutabel Recipe
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Moutabel

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 cups
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 16 | Total Fat: 0.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2004 by ROB30316   view full review
I grew up in the Middle East and had never tried this...So much wasted time! This is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by LORIKAE   view full review
I live in southern New Meixco and right now, the harvest of eggplants, green chile, garlic,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2005 by SEKELSEY   view full review
I wanted to try something new and this was it. It was easy to make and very good. Also, very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2005 by ESTEPHAN   view full review
Good, very spicy. I quartered the recipe -- it would make alot as written. If you're in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by sherry Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a fantastic recipe. I also halfed the recipe but it was a big hit with homemade pita...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by Mary Denver   view full review
Followed several reviews and this was a HIT! Not too much tahini, it still tastes like an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by Jenny   view full review
I made half of this recipe, and I really wouldn't have wanted any more than that. My batch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2007 by luvmy3girls   view full review
I used a very mild pepper when making this the first time and it was bland. When we add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2007 by DC Girly Girl   view full review
Mine turned out bitter. I added a touch of cumin and sugar to try to fix it, but to no avail....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2006 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Loved this recipe Kevin! I'm an eggplant fan, so I'm always looking for new ways to serve it....

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