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Medium 2 hr 5 min~410 kcal 9/10
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Karnıyarık
A Turkish classic of fried eggplant split and filled with minced meat, tomato, and garlic, then baked until silky and deeply savory.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 12 min📖 1 min readServes 4~320 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 40 min cook 72 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 12 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 12 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 4 Eggplant
- 300 g Ground beef
- 2 Onion
- 2 Tomato
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Pepper paste
- 2 Long green pepper(optional)
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Neutral oil
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the eggplants in stripes, slit them lengthwise, and soak them in salted water for 15 to 20 minutes.
17 min17:30 - 2
Pat the eggplants dry, then soften them in a pan or in a 200°C oven for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 3
Saute the onion, add the ground beef, and when its liquid evaporates, add the tomatoes, pepper paste, and garlic.
- 4
Cook the filling for 8 to 10 minutes, then balance it with salt and black pepper.
9 min09:00 - 5
Open the slits in the eggplants, fill them with the ground beef mixture, and place the long green peppers on top.
- 6
Bake the filled eggplants in a 180°C oven for 25 minutes and serve hot.
25 min25:00
💡 Tip: Soaking the eggplants in salted water removes bitterness and helps them absorb less oil.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with rice pilaf and cacik, spooning the tomato-pepper cooking juices over the top.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~320
kcal calories
18
g protein
22
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 30%Fat 46%
GI 18 · Low GIGL 4 · Low GL
20.8g
Sugar
15.9g
Fiber
673.5mg
Sodium
7.6g
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Karnıyarık make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Karnıyarık take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 40 minutes, including 72 minutes of passive resting; 132 minutes in total.Is Karnıyarık difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Karnıyarık have?
Approximately 320 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 22g, fat: 15g.Is Karnıyarık allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Karnıyarık need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Karnıyarık filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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