Eggplant is the fruiting vegetable summer, typical of Mediterranean cuisine . A vegetable associated with the sun and heat that is, against all odds, oh so tasty. Low calorie , rich in fiber and vitamins , its tender flesh and thick purple skin can be cooked in different ways. Toasting in a pan, grilling on the barbecue, baking in the oven… Eggplant also goes well with a multitude of ingredients and condiments. Chef Cyril Lignac has its own recipe for sunny days:stuffed aubergines with a fragrant yogurt sauce. This accompaniment based on Greek yogurt, curry and fresh coriander is perfect to spice it all up and make the dish more gourmet. A treat for adults and children alike!
Cyril Lignac's stuffed eggplant recipe
For 4 people you need :
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 red peppers
- 200g minced beef
- 200g minced veal
- 300g tomato sauce
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 bunch of fresh basil
- 100g breadcrumbs
- 25g butter
- Olive oil
- 2 pots of Greek yogurt
- A handful of hazelnuts
- 1 small bunch of fresh coriander
- Curry powder
- Salt and pepper
Preparation steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C degrees.
- On a cutting board, finely chop the onion and garlic, then cut the peppers into small cubes.
- Cut off the stems of the eggplants and then cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and set aside in a container.
- In a skillet over low heat, pour a drizzle of olive oil, with salt and 2 teaspoons of curry. Stir and sear the aubergines on each side.
- In a casserole dish, cook the minced onion and garlic, the basil leaves, the pepper cubes, the meat, the eggplant flesh and the tomato sauce. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Stuff the eggplants with the preparation. Place a little butter and breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake the aubergines in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing Greek yoghurt, coriander, previously crushed and pan-roasted hazelnuts, and half a teaspoon of curry.
- In a plate, place the cooked stuffed aubergines then pour the spicy yogurt sauce. Enjoy!
Also read:
Guacamole by Cyril Lignac:an easy to make and very tasty recipe ("It's spicy and fresh as we like it!")
Cyril Lignac's pasta salad:an easy-to-make and very tasty recipe ("With the pesto rosso sauce, it’s a delight!")
Beetroot salad by Cyril Lignac:a colorful and tasty recipe, perfect for summer!
