# Mediterranean stuffed eggplant (from Dimitra's Dishes)

Video: [Greek-Style Stuffed Eggplant: Melitzanes Paputsakia (Updated)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGVIDmjw4) by [Dimitra's Dishes](https://www.youtube.com/@DimitrasDishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$6.84 per serving, ~$20.52 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$12.16* per serving (64%) vs ordering out (~$19.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- 3 large eggplant
- to taste olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- a little pinch salt
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 1 pound (1.5 lb used) ground beef
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste red pepper flakes
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano
- handful parsley
- 4-5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4-5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups milk
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- big handful parmesan cheese
- generous amount parmesan cheese

## Steps

1. [0:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGVIDmjw4&t=24s) Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. [0:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGVIDmjw4&t=46s) Cut eggplants in half lengthwise and score criss-cross slits into the flesh without cutting through the bottom.
3. [2:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGVIDmjw4&t=130s) Place eggplants in a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
4. [3:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGVIDmjw4&t=199s) Bake eggplants on the center rack for 30 to 40 minutes until tender and caramelized.
5. [3:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGVIDmjw4&t=208s) Finely chop an onion and cook it in a pan with olive oil and a pinch of salt until soft and golden.
6. [3:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGVIDmjw4&t=226s) Add grated garlic and cook until fragrant.
7. [3:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGVIDmjw4&t=234s) Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the pinkness disappears.
8. [5:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGVIDmjw4&t=305s) Stir in red pepper flakes and a can of crushed tomatoes, then simmer over medium-high heat until thick.
9. [5:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGVIDmjw4&t=343s) Remove meat sauce from heat and mix in dried oregano and chopped parsley.
10. [6:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGVIDmjw4&t=398s) In a saucepan, toast flour and olive oil over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
11. [6:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xjGVIDmjw4&t=416s) Whisk in milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and cook until thickened.
12. Beat eggs in a separate container.
13. Slowly temper the warm béchamel into the beaten eggs while whisking.
14. Remove béchamel from heat, add grated parmesan cheese, and whisk until smooth.
15. Mash baked eggplant flesh slightly to make room for filling.
16. Top eggplants with parmesan cheese, meat sauce, béchamel sauce, and more parmesan cheese.
17. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit on the center rack for 25 minutes until golden.
18. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

## 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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