Eggplant with meat

 Ingredients: 2 large eggplants 200-300 g minced beef 1 egg garlic parsley grated parmesan concentrated tomato sauce oregano, salt, pepper olive oil (sunflower)

To prepare this delicious eggplant recipe, start by peeling the eggplants. Cut them into slices about 1 cm thick so that they cook evenly. Once you have the eggplant slices ready, bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. When the water reaches boiling point, add the eggplant slices and let them blanch for 2-3 minutes. It is important that they do not become too soft, but just soft enough to work with. After blanching, remove them from the water and let them drain well.

Meanwhile, prepare the meat filling. In a large bowl, mix the minced meat with a fresh egg, finely chopped garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix everything very well so that the ingredients combine evenly. This filling will give a savory taste to your dish.

In a baking dish, arrange the eggplant slices side by side, making sure they do not overlap. These will form the delicious base of the dish. Then take the meat filling and generously place it on top of each eggplant slice, covering the entire surface. After that, pour a little concentrated tomato sauce over each slice to add a rich flavor and intense aromas. Sprinkle grated parmesan and oregano on top, which will provide an extra flavor and an inviting aroma. Finally, drizzle everything with a little olive oil, which will help brown the dish.

Preheat the oven to a medium temperature of about 180 degrees Celsius. Place the dish in the oven and let it bake for 20-25 minutes. It is essential not to leave them longer, otherwise, they risk drying out and losing their juiciness. In the end, you should obtain the stuffed eggplant slices, browned and appetizing.

This recipe can also be adapted with zucchini. Blanch them whole, then cut them in half and gently scoop out the center. Fill them with the same meat mixture and follow the same steps as with the eggplants. The result will be just as delicious and inviting! Enjoy the dish warm, alongside a fresh salad or a side of rice, to complete the meal. Bon appétit!

 Tags:  eggs greenery meat garlic tomatoes oil olives eggplant gluten-free recipes