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Stuffed Eggplant (Patlıcan İmam Bayıldı)

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 60 Min
  • 3 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🐟 1 can (70g) tuna
    • 🍆 3 eggplants
    • 🍅 1 tomato
    • 🧅 1/2 onion
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic
    • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 1 tsp sugar
    • 1 tbsp ketchup
    • 1 tbsp medium-thick sauce
    • 🧂 Pinch of salt and pepper

  • Toppings

    • Grated cheese, as needed
    • Chopped parsley, as needed

STEPS

1

Finely chop the onion, tomato, and garlic. Remove the tomato stem before chopping.

2

Peel the eggplants in stripes and soak them in water for 10 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.

3

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan and cook the eggplants on low heat, turning occasionally until soft and browned. Remove from the pan.

4

In the same pan, heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in tuna and tomato, cooking until well combined.

5

Add sugar, ketchup, medium-thick sauce, and salt and pepper. Cook until the mixture becomes a paste-like consistency.

6

Make a slit in each eggplant and fill with the prepared mixture. Repeat for all three eggplants.

7

Place the stuffed eggplants in a clean pan, add 100cc water, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

8

Serve on a plate and garnish with parsley and grated cheese.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

200

Calories

  • 10g
    Protein
  • 15g
    Carbs
  • 5g
    Fats

💡 Tips

This dish is perfect for meal prep as it can be stored in the fridge and served cold.Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for a richer flavor.Adjust the seasoning to your taste by adding more salt or pepper.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.