Greek Stuffed Eggplant with Chickpeas
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 pieces
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
International
Greek Stuffed Eggplant with Chickpeas
Description
This recipe features whole eggplants scored and roasted with olive oil, salt, and thyme until softened and lightly browned. The filling is prepared separately by caramelizing onions, garlic, and brown sugar, then combining with diced tomatoes, cinnamon, nutmeg, soaked chickpeas, and vegetable broth. This mixture is simmered until the chickpeas are tender and the flavors meld into a hearty, spiced filling.
The roasted eggplants are then carefully filled with this savory chickpea mixture, providing textural contrast between the soft eggplant shell and slightly chunky filling. The seasoning mix offers warmth and subtle sweetness important to Greek flavors.
This dish can be served as a main or side, offering a wholesome vegetarian option with balanced spices and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
- 6 eggplant
- 5 prigs of thyme only the leaves, finely chopped
- 3 onion cut into thin vertical slices, medium
- 4 garlic finely choped, cloves
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 4 tomato cut into small cubes, large
- ½ tsp cinnamon powder
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 500 g chickpeas soaked
- 600 ml vegetable broth
- salt
- black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
For the filling:
- Place a pot over medium to high heat. Once heated, add a little olive oil, the onions, garlic and brown sugar. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until well caramelized.
- Add the tomatoes, cinnamon, nutmeg, chickpeas and broth. Season with salt and pepper and boil until the chickpeas are soft.
For the eggplants:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) with the fan on.
- With a straight knife, score each eggplant along its length at intervals of one third. Place them in a baking pan lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with olive oil, salt and thyme. Bake for 30-35 minutes then remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- Fill the eggplants with the filling mixture and serve.
Notes
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Overall Rating
4.9
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