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Berenjenas rellenas

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Berenjenas rellenas, also known as stuffed eggplant, is a delicious and flavorful dish from the Mediterranean region. It typically involves stuffing roasted eggplant halves with a savory mixture of vegetables, spices, and often includes ground meat. Here’s a recipe to make berenjenas rellenas at home:

Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggplants
  • 1/2 lb ground beef or lamb (optional)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Feta cheese (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a criss-cross pattern.
  3. Drizzle the eggplants with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the eggplants, cut side down, on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and golden brown.
  4. While the eggplants are roasting, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or lamb (if using) and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  5. Add the chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomato to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  6. Stir in the paprika, chopped parsley, and cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove the eggplants from the oven and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
  8. Chop the eggplant flesh and add it to the skillet with the vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine.
  9. Stuff each eggplant half with the vegetable and meat mixture.
  10. Return the stuffed eggplants to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the filling is heated through and the eggplants are tender.
  11. Optional: crumble feta cheese over the top of the stuffed eggplants before serving.

Berenjenas rellenas are a delicious and healthy vegetarian option when made without the meat. You can also experiment with the filling ingredients to make it your own. Enjoy!

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