Moutabel

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Moutabel
50 min.
8
113kcal

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Moutabel: A Flavorful Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free Side Dish

If you're looking for a delicious and versatile side dish that caters to various dietary needs, Moutabel is the perfect recipe to try. This Middle Eastern-inspired dish is not only vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes and serving 8 persons, Moutabel is a fantastic option for entertaining or enjoying a cozy meal at home.

Each serving contains only 113 calories, making it a guilt-free addition to your meal. The star of this dish is the eggplant, which bakes up soft and seared in the oven. Combined with a fragrant blend of fresh basil, garlic, and green chile peppers, the eggplant is transformed into a creamy, spreadable mixture with the help of tahini, lemon juice, and salt. A hint of mint and a drizzle of olive oil garnish this delightful dish, adding a refreshing touch to the rich flavors.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply seeking a new and tasty side dish to accompany your favorite meal, Moutabel is sure to impress. Its unique combination of flavors and ease of preparation make it a must-try for any cooking enthusiast looking to expand their repertoire. So, grab your ingredients and get ready to savor the deliciousness of Moutabel!

Ingredients

  • medium eggplant 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh
  • sprig mint leaves fresh
  • cloves garlic 
  •  to 2 chilies slit fresh green
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup tahini 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories113kcal
Protein11.74%
Fat34.95%
Carbs53.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25
Glycemic Load
2.13
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.022173902263%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
196.23mg
Eriodictyol
0.4mg
Hesperetin
1.1mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:113.43kcal
5.67%
Fat:4.92g
7.58%
Saturated Fat:0.71g
4.43%
Carbohydrates:16.9g
5.63%
Net Carbohydrates:9.22g
3.35%
Sugar:8.67g
9.63%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:335.79mg
14.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:3.72g
7.45%
Fiber:7.68g
30.73%
Manganese:0.58mg
28.84%
Potassium:577.78mg
16.51%
Copper:0.32mg
15.92%
Folate:60.44µg
15.11%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.26%
Vitamin K:14.57µg
13.87%
Vitamin C:10.38mg
12.59%
Phosphorus:118.04mg
11.8%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.41%
Magnesium:41.08mg
10.27%
Vitamin B3:1.94mg
9.71%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.66%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.76%
Iron:0.95mg
5.27%
Vitamin E:0.78mg
5.22%
Zinc:0.75mg
4.99%
Selenium:3.49µg
4.99%
Calcium:37.49mg
3.75%
Vitamin A:142.71IU
2.85%
Source:Allrecipes