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Badimjan (Badimcan) dolmasi
Badimjan (Badimcan) dolmasi
Badimjan (Badimcan) dolmasi is a stuffed eggplant dish popular in Azerbaijani and Turkish cuisine. The eggplants are typically stuffed with a mixture of ground meat, rice, onions, and herbs, then cooked until tender. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish that is commonly enjoyed in Azerbaijan and other regions with Azerbaijani influence.
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized eggplants
- 1 cup ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup rice
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley f or garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cut the tops off the eggplants and scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell. Chop the eggplant flesh and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Add the chopped eggplant flesh, rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
- Stuff the eggplant shells with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour a little water into the bottom of the baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcal (26%)Carbohydrates: 71g (24%)Protein: 19g (38%)Fat: 20g (31%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mg (13%)Sodium: 118mg (5%)Potassium: 1533mg (44%)Fiber: 16g (67%)Sugar: 20g (22%)Vitamin A: 785IU (16%)Vitamin C: 24mg (29%)Calcium: 84mg (8%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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