Imam Bayildi (The Priest Fainted)
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Imam Bayildi is a traditional Turkish dish that got its name from a story where a priest fainted after tasting its deliciousness.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Imam Bayildi (The Priest Fainted)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell.
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Chop the eggplant flesh and set aside.
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In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
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Add minced garlic and chopped eggplant flesh to the pan and cook until softened.
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Add diced tomatoes, parsley, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the pan. Cook for another 5 minutes.
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Stuff the eggplant shells with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
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Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed eggplants.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes.
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Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.