Melitzanes Imam

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This is a great Greek/Turkish aubergine (eggplant) dish flavored with cinnamon. Delicious on its own or with rice or couscous.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise, and hollow out the halves leaving about a 1 centimeter shell. Set the flesh from the insides aside for later use. Place the shells on a baking tray, and drizzle with a little olive oil.

  3. Bake for about 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until soft.

  4. While those are baking, chop the leftover eggplant into small pieces. Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir for a few minutes. Add the chopped eggplant; cook and stir until tender. Mix in the tomatoes and tomato paste until well blended. Simmer over low heat until the halves in the oven are ready.

  5. Remove the baked eggplant shells from the oven, and spoon in the tomato and eggplant mixture. Sprinkle a little cinnamon over the top of each one, and return them to the oven. Bake for another 30 minutes or so.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

314 Calories
21g Fat
29g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 314
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 391mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 11g 41%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 123mg 9%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 963mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.