Imam Bayildi (A Stuffed Eggplant Recipe from Asia Minor)

The name ‘Imam Bayildi’ translates to ‘The Imam Fainted’ in Turkish, and it is said that the dish is so delicious that the Imam fainted upon tasting it.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Imam Bayildi (A Stuffed Eggplant Recipe from Asia Minor)

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 medium Eggplants
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 4 medium Tomatoes
• ¹⁄₄ cup chopped Fresh parsley
• 4 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cumin
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell.
3. Chop the eggplant flesh and set aside.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté until softened.
6. Add the chopped eggplant flesh, tomatoes, parsley, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes.
7. Stuff the eggplant shells with the cooked mixture and place them in a baking dish.
8. Drizzle the stuffed eggplants with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice.
9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender.
11. Allow the stuffed eggplants to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 10g

Protein 6g12%

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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.