Armenian eggplant casserole is a traditional recipe originating from Armenian cuisine, known for its homemade flavor and the freshness of its ingredients. This dish, highly valued in Armenia and in various diaspora communities, reflects the cultural richness and the use of fresh vegetables in Mediterranean and Caucasian cooking. In other Latin American countries, eggplant is used in similar preparations, although the names may vary; for example, in Mexico, they are sometimes known as eggplant stew or eggplant casserole. This recipe is distinguished by its soft texture and its blend of fresh spices that evoke Armenian family traditions.
Armenian eggplant casserole
How to Make Armenian Eggplant Casserole
Ingredients: Eggplant, tomatoes, green bell pepper, olive oil, garlic clove, freshly ground black pepper, onion, salt, herbs, and sour cream.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Peel and chop the eggplant.
Heat the oil in a pan, add onion, green bell pepper, and eggplant.
Stir over low heat until the eggplant is soft.
Add tomatoes, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
Simmer for a few minutes.
At this point, you can add basil, chives, parsley, tarragon, or oregano to taste.
Pour into a baking dish and bake at 325 degrees F for 40 minutes.
The casserole can be served hot or cold, accompanied by sour cream for a creamy and delicious contrast.
Ingredients (10)
- Eggplant
- Tomatoes
- Green Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Clove
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Onion
- Salt
- Herbs
- Sour Cream
Instructions (20 steps)
- 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 2 Peel and chop the eggplant
- 3 Heat the oil in a skillet
- 4 add onion
- 5 green pepper
- 6 and eggplant
- 7 Stir over low heat until the eggplant is soft
- 8 Add tomatoes
- 9 salt
- 10 and freshly ground pepper
- 11 Simmer for a few minutes
- 12 At this point
- 13 you can add basil
- 14 chives
- 15 parsley
- 16 tarragon
- 17 or oregano to taste
- 18 Pour into a baking dish and bake at 325 degrees F for 40 minutes
- 19 The casserole can be served hot or cold
- 20 with sour cream
Nutritional Information
Calories:
188 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
9g
Fat:
21g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
5mg