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Eggplant Fatteh

Cultural Context

Eggplant Fatteh hails from the Levant region, particularly popular in countries like Lebanon and Syria. Traditionally, it showcases layers of crispy bread, spiced eggplant, and a creamy yogurt sauce, making it a comforting dish often served during gatherings. Today, variations abound, with different vegetables and toppings, reflecting the dish's adaptability and widespread appeal in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Middle EasternAEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 Pita Bread Cut into Cubes
1 Eggplant Cut into Cubes
1 Potato Cut into Cubes
1 Tsp Olive Oil
4 Cloves Garlic Crushed (Salted)
1 Crushed Tomato
1 Tsp Tomato Paste
Pepper
Cumin
Coriander
2 Cups Yogurt
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp Tahini
1 Tsp Salt
Fried Pine Nuts
Fresh Chopped Cilantro
Pomegranate Seeds

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers a thicker texture with fewer calories.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and nut-free.

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is a nut-free alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cost-effective and neutral in flavor.

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

Cut the pita bread, eggplant, and potato into cubes.

3

In a bowl, mix the crushed garlic with the olive oil and coat the cubed vegetables.

4

Arrange the cubed eggplant and potato on a baking sheet and bake until tender.

5

Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt, crushed garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and salt until smooth.

6

Layer the baked vegetables with the pita cubes in a serving dish.

7

Spread the yogurt sauce over the layered vegetables.

8

Garnish with fried pine nuts, chopped cilantro, and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

layeringbakingfryingmixing

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking sheetmixing bowlserving dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Fatteh BatenjanEggplant Fatteh

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