Turkish Stuffed Eggplants - How to make Karniyarik

ground meat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: lentils

Quinoa provides protein while being plant-based.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

rice

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Cauliflower rice lowers carbs while bulgur is more economical.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes maintain flavor and are often less expensive.

Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh to create space for stuffing.

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onions, garlic, and green chilies until fragrant.

Add ground beef and cook until browned.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, chili paste, tomato paste, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper; cook until well combined.

Stuff the eggplant halves with the beef mixture.

Place the stuffed eggplants in a baking dish and pour tomato chili sauce over them.

Bake in the oven until the eggplants are tender and the filling is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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