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Stuffed Eggplant

Savory Stuffed Eggplant with Garlic Tahini Bliss

A delightful Stuffed Eggplant dish combined with Spicy Garlic Tahini Sauce for a flavorful and nutritious meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplant
  • 2 medium Eggplants Choose medium-sized ones for perfect boat shapes.
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can be substituted with chicken, turkey, or lamb.
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice Can substitute with quinoa or barley.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Regular diced tomatoes can be used if cherries are unavailable.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Can be replaced with cilantro.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
For the Tahini Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Tahini Can substitute with sunflower seed butter.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for aromatic richness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving about a 1-inch border.
  3. Brush the hollowed eggplant halves with olive oil and roast cut-side down for about 25 minutes.
  4. In a skillet, sauté diced onions until translucent, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
  5. Stir in pre-cooked rice, chopped cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and spices. Mix until well combined and heated through.
  6. Stuff the eggplants with the savory meat and rice mixture.
  7. In a bowl, mix tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a splash of water until smooth and creamy.
  8. Drizzle tahini sauce over the stuffed eggplants and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg

Notes

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