Recipe: Imam Baildi aka Greek Stuffed Eggplants

Here’s a traditional recipe of Imam baildi, aka Greek stuffed eggplants, a Greek favorite dish. Try it with our favorite olive oil: https://goo.gl/AJgSH2 from Greek Heritage Foods.

Ingredients;

• EGGPLANTS 4
• ONIONS 2
• GARLIC ½ clove
• TOMATO PASTE ½ tbs
• CHOPPED TOMATOES 200gr/ 7oz
• PARSLEY ½  cup
• FETA GREEK CHEESE 200gr/ 7oz
• OLIVE OIL 25gr/ 0.88oz
• SUGAR ½ tsp
• SALT
• PEPPER

Method;

1. Preheat oven to 180 C/ 356 F

2. Cut the the stems of the eggplants, share in half and carve

3. Put the eggplants on a baking pan and add some salt on top

4.Bake for 40-45 minutes

5. Cut the onions in thin slices

6. In low fire put 3tbs of olive oil in a frying pan and fry the onions along with the sugar for 10-15 minutes

7. Add chopped garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes

8. Add chopped tomatoes salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes

9. When out of fire add chopped parsley

10. Fill up the eggplants and add feta cheese on top

11. Put in the oven for 10-15 minutes

ENJOY!