Tender Eggplant Baked with Olive Oil and Tomatoes
İmam Bayıldı is a Turkish dish featuring tender eggplants stuffed with tomatoes, onion, and olive oil, baked to perfection in 60 minutes.
İmam Bayıldı is a classic Turkish dish that showcases the flavor of eggplant. The combination of olive oil and tomatoes enhances its richness.
Why This Recipe Works
Layered flavors: Sautéing onions and garlic in olive oil builds a flavorful base for the dish.
Tender texture: Baking the eggplants allows them to absorb the rich flavors from the filling.
Fresh ingredients: Using fresh tomatoes and parsley adds vibrant taste and color to the dish.
Chef's Pro Tip: Allow the İmam Bayıldı to cool slightly before serving to enhance the flavors.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
60 min
Servings
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- 2
Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh to create a cavity.
- 3
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- 4
Add diced tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet.
- 5
Spoon the tomato mixture into the eggplant halves and place them in the baking dish.
- 6
Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the stuffed eggplants.
- 7
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
fat
21g
carbs
16g
fiber
7g
sodium
300mg
protein
3g
calories
250




