Stuffed Eggplants

⏳ Time

1 hour

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Stuffed eggplants are a delicious dish made with tender eggplants filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and spices. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, offering a wonderful blend of flavors. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh herbs, for a delightful meal that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

Meat - 17.6 oz
Eggplants - 1½ kg
Rice - ½ glasses
Onion - 2 heads
Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste
Cheese Spread - 3.5 oz
Passata Tomato Sauce - 3.5 oz

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Wash the eggplants, cut off the ends, and make a small lengthwise slit to scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. Then, immerse the eggplants in boiling salted water for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Cook the rice. Pass the meat through a meat grinder, then mix it with the rice, tomato paste, and finely chopped sautéed onion, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Stuff the eggplants with the filling, place them in a greased skillet or baking tray, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake in the oven for about 40 minutes.