Let the meatballs be kneaded: Oven-baked eggplant kebab

Yes, you guessed it right, we're making eggplant kebab. After baking the eggplants in the oven for a while, we place meatballs between them. One eggplant, one meatball, and so on, until the whole tray is filled. We arrange tomatoes and peppers on top, bake it in the oven until it's golden brown, and then enjoy it...

Then, at dinner, we invite friends and family, set up a big table with this satisfying and delicious recipe, and fill everyone up wonderfully...

We've included our video recipe below, enjoy!

How many calories are in baked eggplant kebab?

397/kcal

Ingredients for Baked Eggplant Kebab Recipe

• 500 grams of minced meat
• 2 medium onions (grated)
• 1/2 bunch of parsley
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup of stale bread
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 3 eggplants
• 3 cherry tomatoes (to fill in the empty spaces)

For the topping:

• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 1 cup of hot water
• 1 grated tomato
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 green peppers
• 1 clove of crushed garlic

The Secret to Making Oven-Baked Eggplant Kebab

To remove the bitter taste from the eggplants, you can soak them in salt water for 10 minutes before using them.

How to Make Baked Eggplant Kebab?

• For baked eggplant kebab, add 500 grams of ground meat, 2 finely grated onions, and half a bunch of parsley to a large bowl.
• Add 2 cloves of crushed garlic, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, and 1 teaspoon each of salt, red pepper flakes, cumin, and black pepper.
• Then knead well and shape the meatballs, which you have broken off to the size of an egg, into round balls.
• Combine the meatballs with 3 eggplants that you have cut into pieces about two fingers thick.
• Arrange them in a baking dish in a single layer and fill any remaining spaces with cherry tomatoes.
• For the sauce, in a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of tomato paste with 1 cup of hot water. Add 1 grated tomato, 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and finally 2 chopped green peppers and 1 clove of crushed garlic, and mix again.
• Pour the sauce and 1 cup of water over the eggplant and meatballs, and bake in a preheated 200-degree oven, preferably a turbo or fan oven, for 50-60 minutes.
• Your delicious, homemade oven-baked eggplant kebab is ready. Enjoy!

Baked Eggplant Kebab Recipe Cooking Suggestions

If you enjoy spicy flavors, you can use spicy peppers and chili flakes. Before baking, you can add 4-5 small pieces of butter to your dish to enhance the flavor.

Serving Suggestions for Baked Eggplant Kebab Recipe

You can also serve it with fluffy rice pilaf. :)

How to store eggplant in the freezer for a year?

There's nothing like enjoying eggplants fresh, but while they're only at their freshest and most delicious during the summer months, there are different ways to enjoy them all year round. If you don't want to miss out on the delicious taste of eggplant and want to store it roasted, fried, or sautéed to use in various recipes year-round, then let's get started. Let's explain step-by-step how to store eggplants in the healthiest and most delicious way for a long time. Let's take you to this article: How to Store Roasted, Fried, or Sautéed Eggplants in the Freezer for 1 Year?

What type of minced meat is needed for eggplant kebab?

You can use a mixture of beef and lamb mince, and optionally, mince with added rendered fat for flavor.

What oven setting should eggplant kebab be cooked at?

You can bake it in a preheated oven at 200 degrees, preferably a turbo or fan-assisted oven.

How to Make Grilled Eggplant Kebab?

You can slice the eggplants into thick rings, then skewer them and grill them.

How to store eggplant kebab in the freezer?

You can store the eggplant kebab in the freezer for 2-3 months by portioning it into airtight containers.

How to make eggplant kebab sweat?

Covering the eggplant can speed up the sweating process and ensure a more even distribution of internal heat. The easiest way to achieve this is to transfer the cooked eggplants to a suitable container and leave them in a covered container.