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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. 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.
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