Imam Bayildi is one of the most beloved Mediterranean eggplant dishes. This traditional recipe features roasted eggplants stuffed with a rich mixture of caramelized onions, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, and fresh parsley, then baked until perfectly tender.
Authentic Imam Bayildi (Stuffed Eggplants)
5
servings20
minutes1
hour255
kcal1
hour20
minutesTraditional Greek Imam Bayildi. A classic Mediterranean vegetarian recipe full of flavor.
Ingredients
5 5 Eggplants
4-5 4-5 Large Onions, roughly chopped
4-5 4-5 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
1 1 Sweet Red Bell Pepper, sliced
130 g 1/2 cup Olive Oil
Salt and Black Pepper
1 tsp 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 bunch 1/2 bunch Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp Sugar
200 g 3/4 cup Tomato purée
1 1 Tomato, sliced
How to make Imam Bayildi
- Roast the Eggplants
- Remove the stems from the eggplants and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Using a knife, score the flesh diagonally.
- Gently open each eggplant with your hands.
- Arrange them on a baking tray.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) using conventional top and bottom heat for 25–30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling
- Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add the onions, garlic, and red bell pepper.
- Sauté for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Stir and continue cooking briefly.
- Add the tomato paste and sugar.
- Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the tomato purée.
- Reduce the heat.
- Add the parsley.
- Stir, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Assemble
- Using a spoon, gently press the center of each roasted eggplant to create a cavity.
- Divide the tomato-onion filling evenly among the eggplants.
- Sprinkle with a little black pepper.
- Place one tomato slice on top of each eggplant.
- Final Bake
- Bake again at 400°F (200°C) using conventional top and bottom heat for 30 minutes.
- Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before serving.
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