Melitzanes Imam

Melitzanes Imam is a traditional Greek dish made with eggplants, tomatoes, and herbs. It is named after the imam, a Muslim religious leader, who was said to have fainted from the delicious aroma of the dish while passing by a house where it was being cooked.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Melitzanes Imam

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian 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: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Eggplant
• 400 gram Tomatoes
• 150 gram Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 1 tablespoon Mint
• 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh with a knife.
3. Sprinkle salt over the eggplants and leave them for 15 minutes to remove the bitterness.
4. Rinse the eggplants with water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
6. Add the onions and garlic to the pan and cook until softened.
7. Add the tomatoes, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have softened.
8. Place the eggplants in a baking dish and fill them with the tomato mixture.
9. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the eggplants.
10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
11. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the eggplants are tender and golden.
12. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
13. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

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.