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Spicy stuffed eggplant vegetarian Turkish style

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“The Turkish name for this recipe is İmam bayıldı, which translates to “The Imam fainted”—it’s that delicious! If you’ve been skeptical about eggplants before, trust me: this recipe will change your mind. The eggplants become wonderfully soft and flavorful thanks to the filling, and the simple ingredients keep the dish inexpensive and uncomplicated.”

Expense

Simple 👌

Preparation

50 min.

Baking time

0 min

Rest time

0 min

Utensils

1 peeler, 1 knife, 1 cutting board, 1 pan (large, deep)

Nutritional values ​​per serving

Kcal

364

Fat

15 g

Protein

9 g

Carbohydrate

57 g

Steps 1/5

  • eggplants
  • onions
  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • tomatoes
  • 30 g parsley
  • Salt
  • 1 peeler
  • 1 knife
  • 1 cutting board

Peel the eggplants to create a zebra pattern. Season generously with salt and set aside for about 15 minutes. Halve the onion and slice into thin half-moons. Slice the garlic. Roughly dice the tomatoes. Finely chop the parsley.

Steps 2/5

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pan (large, deep)
  • Wipe the salt off the eggplants. Heat half the olive oil in a pan and fry the eggplants, turning regularly, until softened. Alternatively, roast the eggplants in a preheated oven at 200°C/392°F for about 15 minutes.

Steps 3/5

    2 tbsp olive oil ½  tsp chili flakes

    Prepare the filling: Heat half the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Fry the onion for about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and continue to fry for about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and chili flakes and fry until the tomatoes collapse, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Stir occasionally, then add the parsley, stir again, and remove the filling from the heat. Wipe the skillet clean.

    Steps 4/5

    Brown the eggplants all over in a pan over medium heat, about 5 minutes per side. Then cut the eggplants lengthwise and carefully open them like a baguette, leaving about 2 cm of space at each end and being careful not to cut all the way through. Spoon the filling into the eggplants and return them to the pan.

    Why salt eggplants?
    Eggplants are often salted before preparation to remove bitterness and excess moisture. After salting, the eggplant can be patted dry and processed further.
    Yes, stuffed eggplants are easy to prepare. You can prepare them as directed in the recipe and refrigerate them for 3–4 days, or even store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make sure the stuffed eggplants are either brought to room temperature or thawed in the refrigerator before reheating.
    Yes, stuffed eggplants are easy to prepare. You can prepare them as directed in the recipe and refrigerate them for 3–4 days, or even store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make sure the stuffed eggplants are either brought to room temperature or thawed in the refrigerator before reheating.
    The eggplants can either be fried in a pan until soft, or roasted in the oven at 200℃/400℉ for about 20 minutes.
    These stuffed eggplants go well with light yogurt dips and fresh flatbread. You can also serve them with baked potatoes, rice, bulgur, couscous, and/or a fresh salad.

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