Lebanese Baked Eggplant

Lebanese Baked Eggplant, also known as ‘Sheikh al-Mahshi’, is a traditional Lebanese dish that is often served as a main course. It is a popular vegetarian and gluten-free option, showcasing the rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Lebanese Baked Eggplant

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Lebanese Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 medium-sized Eggplant
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 medium-sized Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 2 tablespoon Mint leaves
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 2 ounce Feta cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise, leaving the stems intact. Score the flesh in a crisscross pattern and brush with olive oil.
3. Place the eggplants on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until the flesh is soft.
4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
5. Add the tomatoes, parsley, mint leaves, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, paprika, ground cumin, and ground cinnamon to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft.
6. Remove the eggplants from the oven and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin border. Chop the scooped flesh and add it to the tomato mixture.
7. Stuff the eggplant halves with the tomato mixture and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
8. Return the stuffed eggplants to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
9. Let the baked eggplants rest for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy your delicious Lebanese Baked Eggplant!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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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.