Turkish Eggplant Casserole Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥄 Servings: 6 servings
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Turkish cuisine with this hearty and healthy Eggplant Casserole. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this dish combines tender eggplant, savory onions, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic garlic, all simmered in a luscious tomato sauce. Perfectly seasoned and served over fragrant Turkish Pilav, this casserole is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients:
- 1 eggplant
- 2 onions
- 3 green bell peppers
- 2 garlic cloves
- 5 tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 181.4
- Fat: 9.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 15.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.6g
- Fiber: 9.6g
- Sugar: 11.5g
- Protein: 4.2g
Instructions:
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Prepare Eggplant:
- Wash and peel the eggplant, leaving some skin on for texture. Cut it into 1 cm cubes and set aside.
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Saute Ingredients:
- In a large cooking pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the cubed eggplant, sliced onions, diced green bell peppers, and minced garlic to the pan. Saute the vegetables for about 10 minutes until they start to soften and develop a golden brown color.
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Simmer with Tomatoes:
- Once the vegetables are softened, add the diced tomatoes to the pan. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for approximately 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Season and Finish:
- Season the casserole with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Add fresh thyme for an extra burst of flavor. Let the casserole simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to fully develop.
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Serve:
- Once the casserole is ready, serve it hot over a bed of fragrant Turkish Pilav. Garnish with additional fresh thyme if desired.
Enjoy your flavorful Turkish Eggplant Casserole! 🍆🥘
