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Berenjenas Rellenas al Horno

Cultural Context

Berenjenas Rellenas al Horno is a beloved dish in Spanish cuisine, particularly in the Mediterranean regions where eggplants are abundant. Traditionally, this dish showcases the rich flavors of the filling, often made with ground meat and vegetables, baked in the tender eggplant shells. It reflects the Spanish love for hearty, vegetable-based meals and is often enjoyed as a family dish during gatherings. Today, variations exist, including vegetarian options, making it a versatile favorite in many households.

SpanishESmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 eggplants
olive oil
salt
black pepper
mozzarella cheese
tomato sauce

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide a plant-based protein option that is more economical.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.

2

Use 4 eggplants, cleaning them well.

3

Drizzle olive oil on each eggplant and place them in the oven at 200°C (392°F) for 45 to 50 minutes.

4

After 45 minutes, make a cut in the center of each eggplant, being careful not to cut all the way through.

5

Use a fork to scoop out the flesh of the eggplant, mixing it as you go.

6

Season the scooped eggplant with salt and black pepper, mixing to distribute evenly.

7

Add grated mozzarella cheese to the eggplant flesh and mix.

8

Pour tomato sauce over the eggplant, leaving it unblended with the mixture.

9

Top with more grated mozzarella cheese.

10

Gratin in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until to your liking.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking trayparchment paperovenfork

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Stuffed EggplantsBaked Stuffed Eggplants
Local Name: Berenjenas Rellenas al Horno

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