Delicious Eggplant and Minced Meat Bake
Recipe Overview
Overview
This Eggplant and Minced Meat Bake is a delightful dish that brings together a medley of flavors and textures. The star of the show is undoubtedly the eggplant, which, when soaked and baked, becomes tender and absorbs the savory juices from the minced meat. The addition of cheese not only enhances the flavor but also creates a beautifully melted topping that pulls the dish together.
The recipe starts with soaking the eggplants, a crucial step that helps to draw out any bitterness. This is followed by a mixture of minced meat, spices, and breadcrumbs, which adds a satisfying crunch to each bite. The use of garlic and herbs elevates the dish, making it aromatic and inviting.
Baking at 180ºC for 35 minutes allows the flavors to meld beautifully while the cheese turns golden and bubbly. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, and it pairs wonderfully with a fresh salad or crusty bread. Overall, it’s a comforting meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Gather 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
Slice 2 eggplants and soak them in water with 1 teaspoon salt for 10 minutes.
Tip: Soak the eggplants to reduce bitterness.
Combine 300 g minced meat, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 clove of garlic.
Incorporate 150g breadcrumbs and 200g cheese into the meat mixture.
Bake the assembled dish at 180ºC for 35 minutes.
Tip: Bake at 180ºC for even cooking and a nice golden finish.
Drizzle olive oil over a bunch of asparagus.
Chop 2 cloves of garlic.
Chop 1 carrot.
Chop 1 pepper.
Add 150 g cherry tomatoes to the mixture.
Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Proven herbs, and 1 cup tomato sauce.
Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon into the mixture.
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Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Nutritional Yeast
Ingredient: Gluten
→ Substitution: Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs
Nutrition
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Soaking eggplants in salt water helps to reduce bitterness and improve texture.
- •Using breadcrumbs in the filling adds a delightful crunch to the dish.
- •Baking the dish at a high temperature ensures a golden, bubbly cheese topping.
- •Nutmeg adds a warm, aromatic flavor that complements the savory ingredients.
