Syrian Stuffed Eggplant
A flavorful eggplant dish from Syria, stuffed with a mix of spices and pilaf, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- β2 medium Eggplant
- β1 cup Syrian pilaf
- β1/4 cup Sour cream
- β1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsley
- βto taste Salt
- βto taste Black pepper
- β1/2 teaspoon Ground allspice
- β1/4 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
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2. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a shell about 1/2 inch thick.
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3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pilaf, sour cream, parsley, salt, black pepper, allspice, and cinnamon. Mix well.
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4. Stuff each eggplant shell with the pilaf mixture, dividing it evenly.
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5. Place the stuffed eggplants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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6. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender and the filling is heated through.
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7. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.