MUTTABEL WITH ZA'ATAR-SPICED PITA

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Make and share this Muttabel With Za'atar-Spiced Pita recipe from Food.com.

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Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 italian eggplants, halved and scored (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/2 cup
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons tahini paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 cup small dice red bell pepper
8 large pita bread rounds, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons za'atar spice mix, dry spice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Split the eggplants in half through the stem and score the flesh sides. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast eggplants, flesh side down on a sheet pan, until the skin begins to wrinkle and flesh is very tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • When the eggplants are cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh and transfer to the bowl of a food processor along with the garlic, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne and puree until smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil and pulse again to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the red bell pepper. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with pita strips for dipping.
  • While the eggplants are cooking, make pita strips: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Put the pita wedges in a large mixing bowl. Combine za'atar spice mix and extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl and drizzle over wedges. Season with salt and toss to coat evenly. Arrange pita wedges on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.5, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 660.3, Carbohydrate 83.2, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 14.9

Balara Gaming
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This is my go-to recipe for muttabel. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The zaatar-spiced pita is the perfect finishing touch.


Sara Gonzalez
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always been a hit. The muttabel is creamy and flavorful, and the pita is crispy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Raina Jeter
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This recipe was a disaster. The muttabel was too smoky and the pita was too dry. I won't be making this again.


rana rehan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my muttabel turned out really bland. The zaatar-spiced pita was good, though.


Aalon Mayers
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This recipe is a great way to try something new. The muttabel was a bit different than I expected, but it was still very good. The zaatar-spiced pita was delicious.


Kathy Morgan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The muttabel is creamy and flavorful, and the pita is crispy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sufyan Gujjar
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The muttabel was good, but the pita was a bit dry.


ashar Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the muttabel turned out great! The zaatar-spiced pita was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


mdjosim ahmed
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The muttabel was a bit too smoky for my taste, but the zaatar-spiced pita was delicious.


Carmeltshegow Ntuli
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The muttabel was creamy and flavorful, and the pita was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


MAJID Riaz
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The muttabel was delicious and the zaatar-spiced pita was a nice touch.


Hosneara Juthi
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The muttabel was creamy and flavorful, and the zaatar-spiced pita was the perfect complement.


Enaishaa
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the muttabel and the zaatar-spiced pita.


Md Redoi
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The muttabel was smooth and creamy, and the pita was crispy and flavorful.


Foxy plush Bros
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I've never had muttabel before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so creamy and flavorful. The zaatar-spiced pita is also delicious.


Genevieve Powers
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This muttabel recipe is a keeper! The flavors are so well-balanced and the zaatar-spiced pita is the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.