Baked Eggplants with Turkey Mince

Ingredients

• Eggplants 3 pieces
• Tomatoes 2 pieces
• Pork Mince 15 oz
• Cheese Spread 5 oz
• Cilantro 1 bunch
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste
• Khmeli-suneli to taste
• Garlic 3 cloves
• Vegetable Oil 0 fl oz

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Wash the eggplants and cut them in half lengthwise.

Step 2

Scoop out the flesh with a spoon, being careful not to damage the skin. To make it easier to remove the flesh, make diagonal cuts with a knife beforehand.

Step 3

Sauté the turkey mince together with the chopped eggplant flesh in a small amount of oil.

Step 4

Dip the eggplant halves in boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Then carefully remove them with a slotted spoon.

Step 5

Peel the tomatoes (to do this, dip them in the water where the eggplant halves were blanched for 1 minute). Cut into small cubes.

Step 6

Add the chopped tomatoes to the mince.

Step 7

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add khmeli-suneli. Mix well.

Step 8

When the mince is almost ready, add the chopped cilantro and minced garlic. Stir and turn off the heat.

Step 9

Place the eggplant halves on a baking sheet lined with foil.

Step 10

Fill with the mince.

Step 11

Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Bake at 355°F for 20–25 minutes until a golden cheese crust forms.

Step 12

Serve hot, garnished with herbs.