İmam Bayıldı
Veg
Vegan
Whole aubergines braised in olive oil until silky and collapse-tender, stuffed with caramelised onion, garlic, and tomato — a classic Ottoman vegetarian dish.
Cuisines
Turkish
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 50 min
Total: 70 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 | Eggplant , medium |
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1/4 cup | Olive oil |
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2 medium | Onion , thinly sliced |
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3 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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2 medium | Tomato , diced |
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1 | Bell Pepper , green, sliced |
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2 tablespoons | Parsley , chopped fresh |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Black Pepper , to taste |
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1/2 cup | Water |
Instructions
- 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2 Peel strips off the eggplants to create a striped pattern, then cut them in half lengthwise.
- 3 Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 4 Fry the eggplants until lightly browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- 5 In the same pan, add onions and sauté until translucent.
- 6 Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 7 Stir in tomatoes, green bell pepper, parsley, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- 8 Cook the mixture for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- 9 Place the eggplants in a baking dish and stuff them with the vegetable mixture.
- 10 Pour water into the baking dish and cover with foil.
- 11 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the eggplants are tender.
- 12 Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, let the dish sit overnight in the refrigerator before serving.