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Greek Stuffed Eggplant with Chickpeas

Posted on Jun 13th, 2023
by Giorgos Tsoulis
Categories:
  • Main Course
  • Vegan Recipes
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Chickpea Stuffed Eggplants

Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering Greek vegan delight – stuffed eggplants with chickpeas. This recipe takes the humble eggplant to new heights, as it becomes the vessel for a flavorful, aromatic and protein-packed chickpea filling that will leave you craving for more.

This dish captures the essence of the healthy Mediterranean cuisine in every bite. It is packed with proteins, it is vegan and gluten-free so your whole family can enjoy this delicious dish.

Please find this delicious stuffed eggplant recipe by Greek celebrity chef Giorgos Tsoulis.

Chickpea Stuffed Eggplants

Greek Stuffed Eggplant with Chickpeas

Giorgos Tsoulis
A wonderful Greek vegan recipe – eggplants stuffed with chickpeas!
4.92 from 78 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine International
Servings 6 pieces

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 eggplants
  • 5 sprigs of thyme only the leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 medium onions cut into thin vertical slices
  • 4 garlic cloves finely choped
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 4 large tomatoes cut into small cubes
  • ½ tsp cinnamon powder
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 500 g chickpeas soaked
  • 600 ml vegetable broth
  • salt
  • pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

For the filling:

  • Place a pot over medium to high heat. Once heated, add a little olive oil, the onions, garlic and brown sugar. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until well caramelized.
  • Add the tomatoes, cinnamon, nutmeg, chickpeas and broth. Season with salt and pepper and boil until the chickpeas are soft.

For the eggplants:

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) with the fan on.
  • With a straight knife, score each eggplant along its length at intervals of one third. Place them in a baking pan lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with olive oil, salt and thyme. Bake for 30-35 minutes then remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Fill the eggplants with the filling mixture and serve.

Notes

Chickpea Stuffed Eggplants
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Greek Stuffed Eggplant with Chickpeas

Greek Stuffed Eggplant with Chickpeas

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Giorgos Tsoulis

Celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis specializes in modern Mediterranean cuisine and his recipes are widely appreciated not just in Greece and Cyprus but also around the world. He has been the executive chef of numerous successful Greek restaurants, while at the same time hosting many popular culinary TV shows in Greece and Cyprus. Giorgos Tsoulis is passionate about educating his fans in more sustainable and healthy cooking and eating while making the most of the flavors of the ingredients. As sustainable cuisine ambassador for WWF Hellas, he plays a key role in cooking activations that relate to the European #Eat4Change program, as well as the #Farm2Fork program.

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