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Sambousek

Sambousek — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home.

20 min4 servesmedium

Sambousek — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home. This Middle Eastern main is sized for 4 and comes together in about 20 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

385

kcal

35g

Protein

21g

Carbs

11g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • yogurt250 g
  • mint1 tsp
  • tahini3 tbsp
  • eggplant3 tbsp
  • garlic1 large
  • parsley2
  • cumin300 g
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for sambousek and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sambousek take to cook?
Total time is about 20 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Sambousek vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are yogurt, mint, tahini.