World Flavors Cookbook

Moutabal (Baba Ganoush)

Name: Moutabal (Baba Ganoush)
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, 1/2 cup tahini, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic (minced), olive oil and pomegranate seeds for garnish.

Smoky roasted eggplant dip mixed with creamy tahini, lemon, and garlic.

Cuisine: Lebanon

Ingredients

2 large eggplants, 1/2 cup tahini, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic (minced), olive oil and pomegranate seeds for garnish.

Instructions

Grill the eggplants whole over an open flame or under a broiler until the skin is charred and the flesh is very soft. Peel the eggplants and mash the smoky flesh with a fork. Stir in the tahini, lemon, and garlic. Season with salt. Serve cold, drizzled with olive oil and topped with pomegranate seeds.