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Harissa Beef Stuffed Eggplant

Harissa Beef Stuffed Eggplant: A Cozy Family Favorite

Harissa Beef Stuffed Eggplant is a nutritious and flavorful dish perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffed Eggplant
  • 1 medium Eggplant Serves as the delicious vessel
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Essential for roasting
  • 1 Onion Chopped for the filling
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 lb Extra Lean Ground Beef Provides rich flavor and protein
  • 1 tsp Cumin Adds warmth
  • 0.5 tsp Cinnamon Delivers a hint of sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Adds moisture and umami
  • 1-2 tbsp Harissa Paste For spice
  • 0.5 cup Stock or Water To moisten the filling
  • to taste Salt Enhances flavors
For Serving
  • 0.5 cup Plain Yogurt For creamy touch
  • 2 tbsp Parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (440°F).
  2. Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise, score the flesh, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roast.
  3. Sauté chopped onion in olive oil until soft, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned, then season with spices and simmer.
  5. Remove roasted eggplant flesh, chop finely, and combine with the beef mixture, then stuff into roasted eggplants.
  6. Lower oven temperature to 180°C (350°F) and bake stuffed eggplants for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Serve warm topped with yogurt and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed eggplant halfCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Utilize leftovers wisely by refrigerating or freezing and reheating for later enjoyment.

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