Moutabel

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

Ingredients Moutabel

1. 4 medium eggplants
2. 4 cloves garlic
3. 1/4 cup fresh basil
4. 2 fresh green chile peppers
5. 1/4 cup tahini
6. 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
7. 1 teaspoon salt
8. 1 sprig fresh mint
9. 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions Moutabel

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.