The Priest Fainted (Imam Bayildi) Recipe

Name: The Priest Fainted (Imam Bayildi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients:; 4 medium-sized eggplants; 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 lbs tomatoes, blanched, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon caster sugar; Fresh ground pepper to taste; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

Ingredients:
4 medium-sized eggplants
3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 lbs tomatoes, blanched, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon caster sugar
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Preparation:
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Preheat oven to 425u00b0 F
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Peel eggplants leaving lenghtwise stripes, cut in to 1-inch cubes, soak in salted water for 30 minutes, then drain and dry them.
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Using a large pan over medium high heat, saute onions and garlic in 1/4 cup olive oil until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and parsley, season with salt, pepper and sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring ocasionally about 15 minutes.
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While sauce is simmiring, place eggplants in a bowl with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, toss until the eggplant cubes are well coated. Transfer the eggplants to a large sized oven-proof pan and spread out in to one layer. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes or until browned slightly.
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Remove the pan from the oven. Place the roasted eggplants in the baking dish, spread tomato sauce evenly to cover the eggplants.
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Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. Remove from oven
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Serve cold and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving
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Why did the priest faint? You'll see :) )

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

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Yes, The Priest Fainted (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.

The Priest Fainted (Imam Bayildi)

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