Eggplant, the iconic summer fruiting vegetable of Mediterranean cuisine, brings sunshine and warmth to your table. Despite its humble appearance, it's incredibly tasty—low in calories, rich in fiber and vitamins. Its tender flesh and glossy purple skin shine in countless preparations: pan-seared, grilled, or oven-roasted. Versatile and harmonious with diverse ingredients, renowned chef Cyril Lignac elevates it with his stuffed eggplants, crowned by a fragrant yogurt sauce. Blending Greek yogurt, curry, and fresh coriander, this sauce adds gourmet flair and spice. Ideal for the whole family!
Cyril Lignac's Stuffed Eggplant Recipe
Serves 4. Ingredients:
- 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.
- On a cutting board, finely chop the onion and garlic, then dice the peppers.
- Trim the eggplant stems and halve them lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and reserve it.
- In a skillet over low heat, add a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and 2 teaspoons of curry. Sauté the eggplant halves on each side.
- In a large pan, cook the chopped onion and garlic, basil leaves, diced peppers, meats, reserved eggplant flesh, and tomato sauce. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Fill the eggplant halves with the mixture. Top with bits of butter and breadcrumbs.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
- While baking, mix the Greek yogurt, chopped coriander, crushed toasted hazelnuts, and ½ teaspoon curry for the sauce.
- Serve the stuffed eggplants with the spiced yogurt sauce. Enjoy!
More from Cyril Lignac:
Cyril Lignac's Guacamole: An easy, tasty recipe ("Spicy and fresh just like we love it!")
Cyril Lignac's Pasta Salad: Easy and delicious ("Pesto rosso makes it a delight!")
Cyril Lignac's Beetroot Salad: Colorful, tasty, and perfect for summer!
