Here’s a flavorful, comforting dish: Meat Stuffed Eggplants (a.k.a. Eggplant Boats) — juicy eggplant halves filled with savory, spiced meat and topped with cheese or herbs. Think Mediterranean or Middle Eastern vibes! 🍆🥩🧄
🍆 Meat Stuffed Eggplants (Eggplant Boats)
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏲️ Cook Time: 45 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
🧂 Ingredients
For the Eggplants:
2 large eggplants
Olive oil
Salt
For the Filling:
400–500 g (14–17 oz) ground beef or lamb
1 small onion, finely chopped
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato, diced (or ½ cup canned tomatoes)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for Middle Eastern twist)
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or mint (for garnish)
Optional: chili flakes for heat
Topping Options:
Shredded mozzarella or feta cheese
Greek yogurt or tahini sauce for serving
👨🍳 Instructions
