Christmas stuffed eggplant

 



A delicious and colourful dish to beautify your Christmas table .Specially good for vegetarians.
Christmas Stuffed Eggplants Christmas stuffed eggplants look stunning when presented whole, with the tops cut off and arranged around the cooked dish. The eggplant flesh has a meaty texture, making this a hearty dish. Serve the eggplants as an entree or as an accompaniment to grilled meat.

Serves ; 4

Ingredients 


3 large eggplants, split lengthwise

3 red bell peppers, cut into chunks, seeded

2 red onions, cut into wedges 

1/2 teaspoon pepper 

1 teaspoon garlic powder 

Olive oil, amount needed 

Salt, amount needed 

6 fresh basil leaves, chopped 

4 pecans chopped into slices 


yogurt dressing 


2 tablespoons of natural yogurt 

1 tablespoon white vinegar

2 tablespoons of olive oil 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

Preparation 


To make the dressing: mix all the ingredients in a jar and reserve in the refrigerator until serving time. 

Cut the aubergines and place on a flat surface. Sprinkle the aubergines with salt and let them rest for 15 minutes. Rinse them with water and dry them with a paper towel or a clean dryer. 

Season the aubergines with salt and olive oil with the help of a brush. 

In a frying pan or grill, over high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil, and brown the aubergines for 4-5 minutes per side. Repeat the process with all the eggplants. Reserve. 

Season the chopped onion with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

In a medium skillet, over medium heat, with a drizzle of olive oil, sauté the onions along with the bell pepper, until both are soft and golden, about 10-15 minutes. Blend until obtaining a homogeneous sauce. Reserve. 

Spread the aubergines with the pepper cream, roll up and arrange on a serving plate. Repeat this process with all the eggplants. 

Place the yogurt dressing in a sleeve or bag and decorate the aubergines with the dressing, chopped pecans and fresh basil. 


The dressing keeps in the refrigerator for 1 week. 

They can prepare everything up to 2 days in advance and assemble when serving. 

The pepper cream can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Cooked eggplants keep in the fridge for 5 days

 

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