PAPOUTSAKIAS (STUFFED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE))
The name is Greek for "little shoes", which describes the eggplant halves, filled with a mixture of chopped eggplant, ground meat, sauce and seasonings, then roasted. I like to roast them covered in a Weber type grill for the smoky flavor, but they are very good done in a regular oven.
Provided by Chopin Liszt
Categories Greek
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut eggplants in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out flesh of eggplants using a large spoon, leaving 1/2 inch of thickness to the shells (four halves are to be stuffed, the third eggplant is for extra flesh).
- Smear four shells with olive oil and roast, flesh side down, on grill or in 400 degree F oven until lightly brown, about 10 minutes.
- While the shells roast, brown the meat in a LARGE skillet, about 10 minutes.
- Remove meat and set aside.
- Meanwhile, chop eggplant flesh coarsely and garlic finely.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and cook the chopped eggplant and garlic until the eggplant is well done and soft, about 30 minutes.
- Add all ingredients, except shells, to the skillet and cook until everything is nicely combined, about 10 minutes.
- Fill the shells with the mixture.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Roast until bubbly and brown, about 5 minutes.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Ifeanyichukwu Chukwu
[email protected]This is the best papoutsakias recipe I've ever tried. It's now my go-to recipe for this dish.
NAYITURIKI Seth
[email protected]I've been looking for a good papoutsakias recipe and this one is perfect. Thank you for sharing!
Elƒ´na Kandere
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Dell Cox
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The dish is absolutely delicious.
benard edulu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish.
Ms Sonya
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
Some Guy
[email protected]I will definitely be making this again.
Fatima Hosseini
[email protected]Yum!
psycho ut
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I especially loved the sauce.
2021 Emxn
[email protected]I thought this was a great recipe. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the dish turned out great. I loved the combination of flavors.
Ssekimpi Joel
[email protected]This was my first time making papoutsakias and I was really happy with how it turned out. The eggplant was soft and tender, and the filling was flavorful and satisfying.
Sheikh Shari
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the dish turned out beautifully. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious.
Mudassir Waheed
[email protected]This is my favorite Greek dish! I love the smoky flavor of the eggplant and the creamy texture of the filling. It's always a hit when I serve it to guests.
Aghogho Obrirhe
[email protected]I've never been a huge fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the stuffing was the perfect combination of savory and tangy.
Awais Irfan
[email protected]What a delicious and flavorful dish! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was so savory and satisfying. I especially loved the combination of spices in the sauce.