Imam Bayildi Recipe

Name: Imam Bayildi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium aubergines (eggplants); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic, cloves crushed; 1 green pepper (capsicum); 1 red pepper (capsicum); parsley, good handful chopped; 3 large tomatoes, blanched, skinned and coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; black pepper; salt; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

4 medium aubergines (eggplants)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic, cloves crushed
1 green pepper (capsicum)
1 red pepper (capsicum)
parsley, good handful chopped
3 large tomatoes, blanched, skinned and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
black pepper
salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lemon, juice of

1
Heat oven to 190u00b0C/375u00b0F/Gas 5.
2
Slice each aubergine in half lengthwise.
3
Scoop out the flesh from the aubergines and chop.
4
Blanch the aubergine shells in boiling water for 2 minutes then drain upside down.
5
Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan and saute the onion until soft and golden.
6
Add crushed garlic and fry for 2 minutes.
7
Add parsley, chopped aubergine, tomatoes, green and red pepper, cinnamon, salt and black pepper and cook for about 5 minutes.
8
Add lemon juice and sugar to taste.
9
Arrange the aubergine boats in a baking dish and fill each one with the filling.
10
Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
11
Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes.

266

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium aubergines (eggplants), 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic, cloves crushed, and more.

Yes, Imam Bayildi falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Imam Bayildi

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