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Easy 1 hr 12 min~210 kcal 6/10
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Bergama Eggplant Cigirtma
Tender eggplants cook with green peppers, tomato, garlic, and olive oil in this sunny Aegean vegetable dish.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 56 min📖 1 min readServes 4~260 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook 61 min rest
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 1 h 56 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 1 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 4 adet Eggplants
- 4 adet Green peppers
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 4 diş Garlic
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Olive oil
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.3 demet Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the eggplants in stripes and cut them lengthwise into long strips.
- 2
Soak the eggplants in salted water for 20 minutes, then dry them completely.
20 min20:00 - 3
Coarsely chop the peppers, grate the tomatoes, and crush the garlic.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil and fry the eggplants for 8 minutes, until colored.
8 min08:00 - 5
Soften the peppers in the same oil for 3 minutes and set aside.
3 min03:00 - 6
Cook the garlic, tomatoes, salt, and sugar in olive oil for 10 minutes, until saucy.
10 min10:00 - 7
Add the eggplants and peppers to the tomato sauce, cover, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 8
Sprinkle with parsley and rest for 10 minutes so the vegetables absorb the sauce.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Soaking and drying the eggplants in salted water reduces splattering in the oil and balances bitterness.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm or at room temperature with country bread and the tomato sauce.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
4
g protein
22
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 33%Fat 61%
GI 27 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bergama Eggplant Cigirtma make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Bergama Eggplant Cigirtma take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 61 minutes of passive resting; 116 minutes in total.Is Bergama Eggplant Cigirtma difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Bergama Eggplant Cigirtma have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 22g, fat: 18g.Is Bergama Eggplant Cigirtma allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Bergama Eggplant Cigirtma need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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