Blood Sugar Drops Instantly! This Eggplant Recipe Is a Real Treasure!

Ingredients:

• 4 eggplants
• 4-5 tablespoons of olive oil
• Paprika to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Filling:

• 500 g of lean minced meat
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 200 ml of water
• A drizzle of olive oil
• 25 g of tomato paste
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• Chilli flakes (optional)
• Spices to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Garnishing:

• 150g of grated light cheese
• 2-3 sprigs of chopped parsley

Preparation:

1. Preparing the Eggplants:
   • Trim the eggplants and peel them on the sides. Cut them lengthways into four slices.
   • In a small bowl, mix olive oil with paprika, salt, and pepper.
   • Place the eggplant slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush them on both sides with the flavored oil mix.
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 30 minutes.
2. Preparing the Filling:
   • Roughly cut the tomatoes and blend them to obtain a smooth puree.
   • In a non-stick pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until golden.
   • Add the minced meat and cook until browned.
   • Stir in diced red pepper, followed by the blended tomatoes, tomato paste, chilli flakes (if using), salt, pepper, and spices. Add water and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Stuffing the Eggplants:
   • Transfer half of the baked eggplant slices to a baking tray. Top each slice with a portion of the cooked minced meat mixture.
   • Sprinkle grated cheese over the filling.
   • Cover each filled eggplant slice with another slice of baked eggplant.
   • Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
4. Final Cooking:
   • Bake the stuffed eggplants in the preheated oven for 15 minutes at 200°C.
5. Garnishing:
   • Once cooked, garnish the stuffed eggplants with chopped parsley before serving.

Conclusion:

With its combination of tender eggplant, flavorful minced meat filling, and cheesy topping, this recipe is a true delight for the taste buds. Plus, it’s a healthy option that won’t cause your blood sugar to spike. Serve it as a satisfying main dish for dinner or impress your guests at your next gathering. Either way, this eggplant recipe is bound to become a cherished favorite in your recipe collection!