Catalan Aubergines/Eggplants

Catalan Aubergines, also known as ‘Berenjenas a la Catalana’ in Spanish, is a traditional Catalan dish that showcases the flavors of the Mediterranean region. It is a popular vegetarian dish that is enjoyed during the summer months when eggplants are in season.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Catalan Aubergines/Eggplants

Cooking Method: Baking, Grilling Cuisine: Catalan Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Aubergines
• 4 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 100 gram Feta cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Cut the aubergines in half lengthwise and score the flesh with a knife. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
3. Place the aubergines on a baking sheet, cut side down, and bake for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
5. Add the tomatoes, red bell pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes.
6. Remove the aubergines from the oven and let them cool slightly. Scoop out the flesh and roughly chop.
7. Add the chopped aubergine flesh to the tomato mixture and cook for another 5 minutes.
8. Fill the aubergine skins with the mixture and top with crumbled feta cheese.
9. Place the filled aubergines back in the oven for 10 minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.