LEBANESE BAKED EGGPLANT

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This is a tangy main course that can be served with tabbouleh, hummus, and flatbread.

Provided by Russ Neimy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Middle Eastern     Lebanese

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggplants
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into small pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
2 large potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut eggplants into half-inch slices; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and let stand for 20 minutes; blot up the liquid with a paper towel.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the onion and stew meat in the hot oil. Stir in the walnuts and cook another 2 minutes; remove from heat.
  • Arrange half of the eggplant slices in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish; spoon the beef mixture over the layer of eggplant. Top the beef mixture with the remaining eggplant slices, potatoes, and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated oven until the eggplant is soft; about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 745.1 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

Ludenie Duterval
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


mona jan mohammadi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. Everyone loved it.


MOJA COMEDY
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. My kids loved it.


Nazim Ali
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. This is a great recipe for a family meal.


Suliasi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful. This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Marlos Barnette
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful. My guests raved about it.


Jenisis Torres
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad “Jan” Salahudin
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


jae 09
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe.


Akinola Olayinka
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The eggplant was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Britta Towers
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This recipe was a hit! The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.