Sugar-Free Aubergine Mutabal
Indulge in the rich, smoky flavors of Sugar-Free Aubergine Mutabal, a wholesome twist on the classic Middle Eastern dip. This guilt-free recipe features roasted aubergines (eggplants) blended with creamy tahini, aromatic garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of earthy cumin. Topped with fresh parsley and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, this vibrant dish is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfect as a healthy appetizer, dip, or side dish, it pairs beautifully with warm pita bread or crisp vegetable sticks. With no added sugars and simple, nutritious ingredients, this easy-to-make mutabal is sure to become your go-to for a flavor-packed, gluten-free treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large aubergines (eggplants)
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the aubergines on a baking tray and prick them a few times with a fork.
Roast the aubergines in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until they are soft and the skin is evenly darkened.
Allow the roasted aubergines to cool slightly, then peel off the skin and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
While the aubergines are cooling, mince the garlic cloves.
In the mixing bowl with the aubergine flesh, add the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and ground cumin.
Mash the mixture with a fork or use a hand blender to achieve a smooth consistency.
Taste the mutabal and adjust the seasoning if necessary with additional salt or lemon juice.
Transfer the mutabal to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and pomegranate seeds.
Serve the Sugar-Free Aubergine Mutabal with warm pita bread, vegetable sticks, or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.1 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2454 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.1 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4764 mg | 366% | |
| Iron | 21432.5 mg | 119069% | |
| Potassium | 2740 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
