Eggplant Börek

Name: Eggplant Börek
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters canola oil, plus more for brushing; 1 kilograms eggplants, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 larges eggs; 118 milliliters milk; 6 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 454 grams mild green peppers, such as cubanelles or Anaheims—stemmed, seeded and coarsely chopped; 454 grams package phyllo dough; 680 grams plum tomatoes—halved, seeded and finely chopped; 10 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Eggplant Börek might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 389 calories, 7g of protein, and 24g of fat. This recipe serves 10. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. A mixture of mild peppers, phyllo dough, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours.

Instructions

In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the onion and peppers, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened, about 10 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Peppers

Onion

Add the tomatoes and cook until softened and their liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Stir in the eggplant and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, 15 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Vegetable

Eggplant

Tomato

Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and let cool slightly.

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Vegetable

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Bowl

Preheat the oven to 400 and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk and 1/2 cup of canola oil.

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Cooking Oil

Egg

Milk

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Glass Baking Pan

Whisk

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Oven

Lay a sheet of phyllo on a work surface and brush with the egg mixture; repeat until you have a stack of 4 sheets.

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Egg

Transfer the stack to the baking dish and spread one-third of the eggplant mixture on top. Repeat the layering twice more with the brushed phyllo sheets and eggplant filling, then end with a stack of brushed phyllo.

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Filo Pastry