This Gaziantep tray bake layers eggplant slices with spiced beef kofte and bakes them in a pomegranate-molasses tomato sauce, a juicy southeastern main with balanced sweet-and-sour depth.
20 min prep 35 min cook 58 min rest
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Slice the eggplants thickly, soak them in salted water for 15 minutes, and pat them dry.
Knead the meatball mixture and shape flat patties the same size as the eggplant slices.
Arrange the eggplants and patties in the tray in alternating order.
Whisk the pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, and hot water, then pour it over the tray.
Bake in a 190°C oven for 35 minutes, basting with sauce if the top dries.
Rest the tray for 8 minutes so the patties do not release their juices when cut.
💡 Tip: Avoiding overly thick eggplant slices helps them absorb the sauce faster in the oven.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the pomegranate molasses eggplant bake hot with bulgur pilaf on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~186
kcal calories
4
g protein
18
g carbs
11
g fat
15.7g
Sugar
9.4g
Fiber
941.2mg
Sodium
0.1g
Saturated fat
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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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