Papoutsakia - Greek Stuffed Eggplants
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
4 serves
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Calories
458 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Papoutsakia - Greek Stuffed Eggplants
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A Greek dish of stuffed eggplants covered with a bechamel sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 eggplants medium to large
- 250 g minced beef
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 carrot finely diced
- 1 celery rib finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 250 g canned tomatoes passata is good and freshly grated tomatoes even better
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup water
- 30 g butter
- 1 tablespoon flour plain
- 1 cup milk lukewarm
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 100 g kefalotyri cheese grated
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Instructions
- Cut the eggplants in half. Using a pairing knife score the around the inner flesh leaving a small border. Using a spoon carefully scoop out the flesh. Dice the scooped flesh and set aside.
- Fry the eggplant halves in a little olive oil. This is to soften the flesh. Fry each side on a medium heat for 5 mins. Once cooked place the eggplant halves on a pre oiled baking tray.
- Pour a little olive oil in a medium sized pot and fry the onion, carrot, celery and garlic until the mixture becomes translucent.
- Add the diced eggplant and saute for a few mins until softened. Add the beef mince and break it up using a wooden spoon. Once the meat is browned add the tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, salt and pepper and the water. Bring to a boil and allow the sauce to simmer for 30 mins.
- Whilst the sauce is simmering prepare the béchamel. Add the butter to a small pot. Once it melts add the flour and stir continuously for a few mins. (we want to remove the flour taste from the roux). Add the lukewarm milk to the flour/butter mixture and stir vigorously. Add the nutmeg and cheese and continue to stir until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
- Fill the eggplant halves with the meat sauce. Top with béchamel and bake in a pre heated 180 deg C oven for 40 mins or until browned on top. Allow to cool a little before serving or alternatively serve the next day.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serve
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4serves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serve | |
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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