Seed | Eggplant Black and Beauty

Traditional Recipes with Black Beauty Eggplant

• 1. Baba Ganoush
  Ingredients :

2 Black Beauty eggplants
2 tablespoons of tahini
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Parsley for garnish
Preparation :

Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Pierce the eggplants with a fork and roast them in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, until tender.
Let cool, then remove the skin.
In a blender, combine the eggplant flesh, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and garnish with parsley.

• 2. Stuffed Eggplants
  Ingredients :

2 Black Beauty eggplants, halved and cored
300 g of minced meat (lamb or beef)
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, crushed
1 teaspoon of paprika
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Feta cheese (optional)
Preparation :

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
In a pan, fry the onion in olive oil until golden.
Add the ground meat and cook until cooked through. Stir in the tomatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Fill the eggplant halves with the mixture.
Place them in a baking dish, add a little water to the bottom and bake for 30 minutes.
Add feta cheese on top during the last 5 minutes if desired.

• 3. Caponata
  Ingredients :

2 Black Beauty eggplants, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 tomatoes, crushed
50 g of capers
50 g green olives
3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
Olive oil
Sugar (optional)
Salt and pepper
Preparation :

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the eggplant and cook until golden brown.
Add the onion and celery, and sauté until softened.
Stir in the tomatoes, capers, olives, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature, ideal as an antipasto.

These recipes showcase the versatility of Black Beauty eggplant and bring a traditional touch to your table.

Enjoy your food !