Mutabbal
Eggplant Tahini Dip
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A creamy and smoky dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect served with raw vegetable sticks.
Key ingredients
Roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, sometimes plain yogurt.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar. Request extra olive oil. Serve with cucumber or bell pepper sticks instead of bread.
Say this to the waiter (Arabic)
للمتبل، لو سمحت تأكد لي أنه بدون سكر مضاف. وأرغب في زيت زيتون إضافي. قدمه مع أعواد الخيار أو الفلفل البارد بدل الخبز.
For Mutabbal, please confirm no added sugar. I'd like extra olive oil and cucumber or bell pepper sticks instead of bread.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in some restaurant preparations. Often served with bread (pita), which must be avoided. Some recipes include small amounts of high-carb fillers.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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