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Stuffed Eggplants with Herbed Bulgur

Stuffed Eggplants with Herbed Bulgur for a Festive Feast

Stuffed Eggplants with Herbed Bulgur is a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggplants
  • 4 medium Eggplants Small purple varieties are ideal
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Black Pepper Use to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Za’atar Spice Substitute with oregano and thyme if needed
For the Bulgur Filling
  • 1 cup Dry Bulgur Wheat Quick-cooking
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 3 stalks Scallions Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts Can replace with walnuts or sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds For garnish
Mix-Ins (Optional)
  • 1 cup Chickpeas or Lentils For added protein
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even cooking.
  2. Wash the eggplants, slice them in half lengthwise, score the flesh, drizzle with olive oil, and season with sea salt, crushed black pepper, and za’atar.
  3. Arrange the eggplants cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes until soft.
  4. In a bowl, cover the dry bulgur with boiling water and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  5. Mix the soaked bulgur with parsley, cilantro, scallions, pine nuts, half the pomegranate seeds, lemon juice, and the remaining olive oil. Season with salt.
  6. Fill the baked eggplant halves with the bulgur mixture, topping with remaining pomegranate seeds and extra pine nuts before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for holiday gatherings, these stuffed eggplants add elegance to any table.

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