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Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplants finished dish

Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplants

Recipe card for Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplants.
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 eggplants: Medium-sized, halved lengthwise
  • Olive oil: For drizzling and sautéing
  • Salt and pepper: To taste
  • Sweet paprika: 1 teaspoon
  • Oregano: 1 teaspoon
  • 1 onion: Chopped
  • 2 bell peppers: Chopped red, yellow, or green
  • 2 cloves of garlic: Minced
  • 0.7 lb (320g) minced meat: Beef, lamb, or a blend
  • Cumin: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ginger: 1/2 teaspoon, minced or grated
  • Coriander: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Chopped parsley: 1/4 cup
  • 8.8 oz (250g) tomato puree: Or crushed tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) water: Adjust as needed
  • 5.3 oz (150g) mozzarella: Shredded
  • Parmesan cheese: Grated, for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the Eggplants: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch around the edges. Brush the eggplant halves with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, and oregano.
  3. Place the eggplant halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and roast in the oven for about 25 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Cook the Filling: While the eggplants are roasting, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the chopped onion and bell peppers, cooking until the onion is translucent and the peppers are softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  7. Add the minced meat to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  8. Season with cumin, ginger, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  9. Mix in the tomato puree and water, and simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens. Stir in the chopped parsley.
  10. Assemble the Dish: Remove the eggplant halves from the oven and fill each with the meat mixture, packing it in well.
  11. Top each stuffed eggplant with shredded mozzarella and a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.
  12. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the eggplants are fully tender.
  13. Serve: Garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired.
  14. Serve hot, either on its own or with a side of rice or a fresh salad.

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