Melitzanes Imam

Melitzanes Imam
Need a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 side dish? Melitzanes Imam could be an outstanding recipe to try. This recipe serves 2. One portion of this dish contains about 7g of protein, 22g of fat, and a total of 346 calories. A mixture of canned tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise, and hollow out the halves leaving about a 1 centimeter shell. Set the flesh from the insides aside for later use.
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Place the shells on a baking tray, and drizzle with a little olive oil.
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Bake for about 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until soft.
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While those are baking, chop the leftover eggplant into small pieces.
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Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir for a few minutes.
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Add the chopped eggplant; cook and stir until tender.
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Mix in the tomatoes and tomato paste until well blended. Simmer over low heat until the halves in the oven are ready.
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Remove the baked eggplant shells from the oven, and spoon in the tomato and eggplant mixture.
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Sprinkle a little cinnamon over the top of each one, and return them to the oven.
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Bake for another 30 minutes or so.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 15 m.
Servings2
Health Score45
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