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Stuffed Eggplants


  • Author: recipstep
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Stuffed Eggplant is a savory and hearty dish that combines tender baked eggplant with a flavorful stuffing of ground meat, vegetables, and spices, topped with cheese and baked until golden. It’s a versatile dish that can be adapted to various cuisines and dietary preferences.


Ingredients

Scale

2 medium-sized eggplants
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano

For the Filling:
1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium-sized bell peppers, diced
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
10.5 ounces (300g) ground meat (your choice)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ginger
Cumin, to taste
Coriander, to taste
Parsley, chopped, to taste
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2/3 cup (150 ml) water

Topping:
1 1/2 cups (150g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup (60g) parmesan cheese, grated
Additional parmesan cheese, to taste
Dried oregano, to taste


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Prepare the Eggplants:
Place the eggplant halved on a baking tray.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the eggplant slices.
Season with salt, garlic powder, pepper, sweet paprika, and dried oregano.

3. Bake the Eggplants:
Bake the seasoned eggplant slices in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
4. Prepare the Filling:
In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Sauté diced onions until translucent.
Add diced bell peppers and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
Season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.

Add ground meat, sweet paprika, ginger, cumin, and coriander.
Cook for 6-7 minutes until the meat is browned.
Stir in chopped parsley and tomato paste.
Pour in water and simmer for 10 minutes.
Let the filling cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until flavors meld.

5. Assemble and Bake:
Remove the baked eggplant slices from the oven.
Place a spoonful of the prepared filling onto each slice.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese over the filling.
Add additional parmesan cheese and dried oregano for extra flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Serve:
Once baked, remove from the oven.
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious stuffed eggplants!
Bon appétit les amis! 🍽️

Notes

  • For a crispier top, broil the stuffed eggplants for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
  • Customize the stuffing with your favorite vegetables, spices, or herbs.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 22g