“Traditional Lebanese Smoky Eggplant with Garlic, Chili & Olive Oil

tahini

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Roast whole eggplants directly on an open fire until soft and smoky.

Carefully remove the eggplants from the fire once fully cooked.

Peel the eggplants carefully after cooking; run fingers under cold water to keep them cool while handling.

Place garlic, chili (to taste), and fresh mint into a mortar.

Pound the garlic, chili, and mint by hand into a fragrant paste.

Add the garlic, chili, and mint paste to the smoky eggplant.

Pour in extra virgin olive oil and mix everything together until well combined.

Plate the smoky eggplant dip beautifully and drizzle extra virgin olive oil on top.

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