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Mediterranean stuffed eggplant

From the video “Greek-Style Stuffed Eggplant: Melitzanes Paputsakia (Updated)” by Dimitra's Dishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Dimitra's Dishes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personInvolvedFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~145 min
est.
Serves
~5
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Cost
~$6.84*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$12.16* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Involved
Ingredients
24

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, dairy, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$20.52*for the batch in the video
~$6.84*per serving

You save about ~$12.16* per serving (64% less*) than ordering it out — ~$36.48* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 6 predicted from typical costs · not priced: eggplant, crushed tomatoes, ground nutmeg

* Estimate, not a quote: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate at ~$19, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving581 kcal · 29% of 2,000
Fat40 g51%
Saturated fat10 g52%
Sodium325 mg14%
Carbohydrate21 g8%
Fiber2.7 g10%
Total sugars11 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein36 g71%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+7 of 20
  • Saturated fat−18 of 20
  • Sodium−5 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 11 of 14 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 5 servings (estimated: 780 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 6 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: olive oil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, parsley, parmesan cheese. Not matched to nutrient data: eggplant. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • pan
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • oven

What the video didn’t say

  • servings
  • totalMin
  • exact pan size
  • exact cooking temperature for onions
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Mediterranean stuffed eggplant

What makes Dimitra's Dishes's Mediterranean stuffed eggplant recipe and technique special?

Dimitra's Dishes's take on Mediterranean stuffed eggplant focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mediterranean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Tempering eggs too fast scrambles them, ruining béchamel. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Mediterranean stuffed eggplant at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Mediterranean stuffed eggplant recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Mediterranean stuffed eggplant ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Mediterranean stuffed eggplant can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Dimitra's Dishes's Mediterranean stuffed eggplant?

This recipe utilizes approximately 24 ingredients across 18 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Mediterranean stuffed eggplant?

The official cooking video by Dimitra's Dishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.