Eggplant Fattah is a famous Middle Eastern dish. You can serve it for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. Here is a simple & easy recipe for a diet-friendly version.
Eggplant Fattah
Eggplant Fattah is a famous Middle Eastern dish. You can serve it for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- Eggplant: 1 large peeled and cut into cubes
- Olive Oil: ½ cup
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Garlic Powder: ½ teaspoon
- Garlic: 3 cloves crushed
- Pita Bread: 2 loaves cut into cubes
- Yogurt: 3 cups
- Tahini: ½ cup
- Lemon Juice: from ½ a lemon
- Parsley: 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped
- Pine Nuts: ¼ cup toasted
Instructions
- n to 180°C (350°F).
- Season the eggplant cubes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and half of the olive oil. Place them on a baking tray.
- Bake the eggplant for about 30 minutes, until it softens and turns golden brown.
- Place the pita bread cubes on another baking tray. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt. Bake for 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and crushed garlic until well combined.
- To assemble, place the baked eggplant in a serving dish. Spread the toasted pita cubes over it, then pour the yogurt-tahini sauce evenly on top.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
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