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Karniyarik (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant with Meat - small portion)

Karniyarik is a traditional Turkish dish featuring eggplants stuffed with a savory meat mixture. Perfect for a small, hearty meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants halved lengthwise
  • 200 g ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • ½ cup water

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
  3. Add ground beef, cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, diced tomato, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. While the meat mixture is cooking, scoop out the flesh of the eggplants, leaving a small border. Brush the insides with remaining olive oil.
  5. Fill the eggplants with the meat mixture and place them in a baking dish. Pour water into the dish around the eggplants.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the eggplants are tender.
  7. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Karniyarik, Stuffed Eggplant, Turkish Cuisine
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