Grilled Turkish Aubergine Dolma
A flavorful, gluten-free twist on traditional Turkish dolma. Grilled aubergine replaces the traditional grape leaves and adds a smoky twist.
Ingredients
- ●4 auberginemedium-sized
- ●1 cup creamy ricecooked according to package
- ●1 pound ground lambseasoned with salt and black pepper
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pasteoptional
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor brushing aubergine
- ●2 juicy tomatoeschopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Brush aubergine with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Grill aubergine for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 4
Meanwhile, sauté onion and garlic in a pan until softened.
- 5
Add ground lamb and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon as needed.
- 6
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Fluff cooked rice with a fork and stir into lamb mixture.
- 8
Chop grilled aubergine and add to rice mixture.
- 9
Stuff each aubergine with dolma mixture, filling to the top.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with chopped juicy tomatoes.