Baked Eggplants with Kefta

Recipe by Oum Arwa

Baked eggplant gratin, stuffed with a savory minced meat kefta, spiced and topped with melted mozzarella. A simple, comforting, typically Maghreb dish, perfect for lunch or dinner.

EasyMiddle EasternServes 4

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Source Video
23m
Prep
45m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 18m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$12.82
Per serving:$3.21

Critical Success Points

  • Sear the eggplants until tender
  • Cook the ground meat until fully done
  • Assemble properly so the filling stays inside
  • Bake until the cheese is golden

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot oil splatters when searing the eggplants.
  • Use gloves or an oven mitt to handle the hot dish removed from the oven.
  • Ensure the ground meat reaches an internal temperature of at least 71°C.

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