Meatloaf with eggplant

70 min
hard
21 ingredients

Meatloaf with eggplant

Eggplant meat pie is a recipe that combines the richness of traditional home cooking with the freshness of Mediterranean vegetables. This dish has its roots in various cultures that explore the use of eggplant as a main ingredient, especially in regions where this vegetable is very popular, such as in Southern Europe and some Latin American countries. In different parts of Latin America, this type of recipe may be known simply as "meat pie" or "eggplant pie," depending on the inclusion or not of other ingredients. In countries like Mexico and Argentina, eggplant is appreciated in stews and baked preparations, adding flavor and texture. Although it varies in name and form, this recipe reflects the tradition of using fresh ingredients and combining them into nutritious and comforting dishes.

In other regions, it may be found under names like "meat and vegetable pie" or "eggplant casserole," adapting to local ingredients and the culinary customs of each country. The versatility of the eggplant meat pie allows for the inclusion of different herbs and vegetables, making each version have a particular touch and a unique flavor, always with the goal of creating a complete and satisfying dish.

How to Make Eggplant Meat Pie

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

Cook the potatoes in boiling water until they are soft.

Drain and mash the first 5 ingredients: potatoes, butter, salt, pepper, yogurt, and chives. Set aside.

In a large, heavy skillet, sauté the onions and garlic in 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter, with salt and pepper, until the onions are soft.

Add the celery, mushrooms, and eggplant.

Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally.

When the eggplant is cooked, add the green bell pepper, herbs (thyme, basil, and oregano), and peas.

Continue cooking for approximately 5 more minutes.

Remove from heat.

Mix in the cheddar cheese, wheat germ, and apple cider vinegar.

Spread this mixture into a greased deep casserole dish.

Spread the mashed potatoes on top, like a crust.

Optional: sprinkle extra cheese and a bit of paprika on top.

Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.

Meatloaf with eggplant

Ingredients (21)

  • Potatoes
  • Butter
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Yogurt
  • Chives
  • Parsley
  • Onion
  • Garlic Clove
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Celery
  • Mushrooms
  • Eggplant
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Thyme
  • Basil
  • Oregano
  • Peas
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Wheat Germ
  • Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions (15 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 175°C
  2. 2 Cook the potatoes in boiling water until they are soft
  3. 3 Drain and mash the first 5 ingredients
  4. 4 Set aside
  5. 5 In a large, heavy skillet, sauté the onions and garlic in 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter, with salt and pepper, until the onions are soft
  6. 6 Add the celery, mushrooms, and eggplant
  7. 7 Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally
  8. 8 When the eggplant is cooked, add the green pepper, herbs, and peas
  9. 9 Continue cooking for approximately 5 more minutes
  10. 10 Remove from heat
  11. 11 Mix with cheese, wheat germ, and vinegar
  12. 12 Spread this mixture into a greased deep casserole dish
  13. 13 Spread the mashed potatoes on top, like a crust
  14. 14 Optional: sprinkle extra cheese and a bit of paprika on top
  15. 15 Bake uncovered for 35 minutes

Nutritional Information

Calories: 263 kcal
Protein: 21%
Carbohydrates: 12%
Fat: 14%
Sugar: 27%
Sodium: 21%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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