On the table by 7 pm. Healthy Sweet Corn Pudding (Dairy and Gluten-Free), Turkish Eggplant Casserole with Tomatoes a.k.a. So funny about your grand daughter – same food taste! My dad is Greek and I’ve spent many a night in tavernas eating imam, but forgot how much I loved it! Thank you for reporting back even before assembly! Add onion and salt; saute until onions are translucent and slightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. I forgot all about eggplant parmesan. Didn’t read any other comments – maybe it’s already been noticed!! hope I got you in time! Served with Tzatziki and my husband also had rice. It actually encompasses Greek, Italian (mostly southern), and Spanish cultures. One of her favourites. If there’s one fad that her life-long love of olive oil fits under it’s the newly coined “Mediterranean Diet”—otherwise known throughout eternity as the way Greek people eat. Thank you for sharing Lyn! Just checked out your site – the photos are amazing. ), you are totally right! Thanks, Phoebe. i wish i had an arsenal of canned tomatoes from my own garden. I’m obsessed with the sweet spot where health and hedonism intersect, in the kitchen and beyond. . Amount is based on available nutrient data. Made this for dinner. I’m making this tonight for my boyfriend and I! I’ll be making this again, many times. thanks for making and so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the recipe. I made the sauce with fresh roma tomatoes and added two ‘dashes’ of cinnamon to enrichen the dish. And this coming from an ex-eggplant parm fanatic. I love adding a bit of yogurt sauce on top. I made this recipe tonight, and it was delicious. This is a perfect dish to adapt for weight watchers, btw. Only thing I do differently – i use my own tomatoes, not diced, simple puree i make over the end of summer in military – like quantities and store in the basement. This recipe is a keeper for sure. Thank you so much for this recipe. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before cutting into it. Short ingredient list and stick-it-in-the-oven cooking was great. The cinnamon is everything xo. yay! Excellent… brought me back to my childhood in Lebanon. Made this for dinner tonight. I love olive oil and eggplant, but trying to keep my weight down. Hi Katie, I’m sorry you had dinner on the table later than expected! I was surprised by how much food came out of two medium eggplants…it was at least 3-4 meals worth. I like turkish meal. So for those of you who would rather eat fat than inject it into your face, here’s to a delicious (and healthy!!!) I made this last week. Thank you! I love eggplant because it soaks up its weight in olive oil, which is heaven to me. We will definitely be enjoying this dish in the future. With chopping, draining, sautéing (with a single pan) and baking it’s closer to Two Hours. I think it is good for our brains. Thanks for the recipe. Easy, fantastic, and delicious. to all your posts! Made this again last night – excellent recipe! Fourth time making this for my wife. become a HEALTHY HEDONIST! If making 1/2 amt of eggplant, what would you reduce the cooking time to? Delicious and so easy to adjust for amount you want to make. Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve warm or at room temperature. A dollop of Greek yogurt is all that’s needed (unless you’re serving to a vegan, of course!) this was so delicious!!!! This looks wonderfully delicious, Thank to share your recipe with me…. Our new favorite eggplant recipe! medium eggplant (or 4 small Italian eggplant), about 1 3/4 pound, thinly sliced 1/4 inch thick lengthwise. Season insides with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and fill with the stuffing. This dish was amazing. I’m so glad you came upon this for a healthy option! so glad you enjoyed! Enjoy your meal! this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-turkish-cold-vegetable-dishes-3274397 I’ll call and tell her it was delicious. Pinned it. Used olive oil spray (to make it healthier) and added more than a dash of cinnamon (about 1./4 tsp.). https://feedmephoebe.com/turkish-eggplant-casserole-recipe-imam-bayildi I would double the sauce next time! Omg it was so so gooood!!!! Added it to our “things to eat” recipe book. The cold, acidic sauce would be a perfect foil for the rich, aromatic, slightly sweet flavor profile. That’s the best resolution of all! But switching up your side dishes can bring a refreshing change to a classic comfort food dish. I trust your recipe will be as good if not even a touch better. LOVE this dish–I’ve made it several times. I made this tonight for my wife and me tonight. xo, I found your recipe on Pinterest…I’m trying to master eggplants…have never really been confident using them but have now found this GREAT recipe. Allrecipes is part of the Meredith Food Group. I made this and it was really good. One of my favorite dishes from my recent trip was Imam Bayildi from a little Taverna in Hydra. https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/what-to-serve-with-eggplant-parmesan How to make Turkish coffee step by step; Turkish Cheese Filled Pastry Recipe “Poğaça” that’s brilliant! Use eggplants that have small dots rather than large indentations. I made this recipe the other night for dinner, and LOVED it! I will definitely revisit your site for more delicious recipes.