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Turkish Stuffed Eggplant Recipe Karniyarik

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people
Calories 350
Enjoy this flavorful Turkish dish featuring eggplants stuffed with seasoned ground beef and vegetables, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

Eggplants

  • 5 pieces eggplants
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 200 g ground beef
  • ¼ cup green pepper (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup tomatoes (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1½ cups hot water
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions 

  • Slice eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh.
  • Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and chopped eggplant flesh in 2 tablespoons olive oil until soft.
  • Add ground beef, green pepper, tomatoes, salt, and black pepper; cook until beef is browned.
  • Mix in chopped parsley and tomato paste, then add hot water; simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stuff eggplant shells with the mixture, place in a baking dish, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish
Keyword: Eggplant