This Stuffed Eggplant Recipe Broke the Internet! 🍆🔥 Easy & Baked Perfection

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is budget-friendly.

currants

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more affordable and add sweetness.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water is a cost-effective alternative.

Slice the eggplants and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 10–15 minutes, then pat dry and set aside.

Mix ground beef with onion, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper to create the filling.

Add a spoonful of filling to each eggplant slice, roll them up, and brush the tops with vegetable oil.

Bake at 180°C (356°F) until golden.

Sauté the onion in vegetable oil, then add tomato paste, tomatoes, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.

Once the eggplants are baked, pour the sauce over the top and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

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