Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant

Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant brings the classic flavors of the Mediterranean baked into a delicious eggplant shell.

I’m a huge eggplant lover, but I know many people don’t enjoy it—whether because of its texture or the trauma of tasting it undercooked. After twelve years of professional cooking, including running my own restaurant, I can confirm: it was the most rejected vegetable.

This Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant is one of my favorite recipes and has even won over the skeptics. The secret? Roasting the skin until tender, while the filling—with feta, sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, and oregano—adds crunch and vibrant flavor.

Ingredients for Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant

• 2 medium eggplants

• 200g lean ground beef (or cooked lentils for a vegetarian version)

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 can diced tomatoes (or 2 ripe fresh tomatoes, diced)

• ½ cup pitted black olives, sliced

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

• 100g crumbled feta cheese (optional, for garnish)

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Oregano to taste

Instructions: How to Make Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant

1. Prepare the eggplants:

   • Wash the eggplants and cut them in half lengthwise.

   • Scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1 cm border. Chop the flesh and set aside.

   • Drizzle the eggplant halves with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

2. Make the filling:

   • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

   • Sauté the onion and garlic until soft and translucent.

   • Add the ground beef (or lentils) and cook until browned (or heated through).

   • Stir in the bell pepper and reserved eggplant flesh. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

   • Add the diced tomatoes, olives, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

   • Turn off the heat and mix in the parsley and basil.

3. Stuff and bake:

   • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

   • Fill the eggplant halves with the mixture, pressing lightly.

   • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

   • Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.

4. Serve:

   • Sprinkle with feta (if using) and enjoy immediately!

Tools Needed:

• Baking dish

• Sharp knife

• Spoon

• Large skillet

• Mixing bowl

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

I truly hope this recipe brings joy to your table and palate—it’s bound to become a favorite!

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