Imam Bayildi (Swooning Imam) Recipe

Name: Imam Bayildi (Swooning Imam)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium round eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds (do not peel); 1/4 chopped armenian parsley (Flat leaf variety) or 1/4 Italian parsley (Flat leaf variety); 2 red onions, sliced in rounds; 2 2 green bell peppers or 2 gold bell peppers, sliced in rounds; 1 large tomatoes, sliced in rounds; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaf; tomato sauce, 1 can; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 medium round eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds (do not peel)
1/4 chopped armenian parsley (Flat leaf variety) or 1/4 Italian parsley (Flat leaf variety)
2 red onions, sliced in rounds
2 2 green bell peppers or 2 gold bell peppers, sliced in rounds
1 large tomatoes, sliced in rounds
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaf
tomato sauce, 1 can
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1
Salt the eggplant slices and set aside for about 20-30 minutes and let them sweat.
2
Squeeze the rounds gently to eliminate the brownish liquid, flatten back into shape, and pat dry.
3
Dip rounds quickly into olive oil to coat letting excess run off.
4
Place on a baking pan and bake in a preheated 450 degree oven until lightly browned.
5
In a saute pan, carefully and lightly, saute the onions, peppers and garlic in olive oil.
6
Add the tomatoes, basil, mint and parsley and saute for a few minutes more.
7
Place the browned eggplant in a baking pan and arrange the sauted vegetables on the eggplant rounds and pour tomato sauce sparingly over the top.
8
Place in a 375 degree oven for and additional 1/2 hour.
9
Remove, cool and chill.
10
Served cold.

392

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium round eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds (do not peel), 1/4 chopped armenian parsley (Flat leaf variety) or 1/4 Italian parsley (Flat leaf variety), 2 red onions, sliced in rounds, 2 2 green bell peppers or 2 gold bell peppers, sliced in rounds, and more.

Yes, Imam Bayildi (Swooning Imam) 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.

Imam Bayildi (Swooning Imam)

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