Turkish Tomatoes

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Ingredients

  • 8 -10 large tomatoes
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 medium eggplants, chopped
  • 30 g fine fresh breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 3/4 cup finely grated tasty cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180C (or 350F).
  2. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the pulp, reserving the pulp.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan and saute onions until lightly browned.
  4. Add tomato pulp and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in eggplant and simmer for 5 minutes until tender.
  6. Add breadcrumbs, parsley and season to taste.
  7. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  8. Remove pan from heat and beat in cheese.
  9. Stir in eggs and mix thoroughly.
  10. Spoon mixture into each tomato shell and arrange in a greased, ovenproof dish.
  11. Bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

565 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.1g 28% DV
Total Fat 32.8g 42% DV
Carbs 58.9g 21% DV
Fiber 10.1g 36% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 458.5mg 20% DV
Potassium 1838.3mg 39% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 35.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 44.7mg 50% DV
Calcium 157.5mg 12% DV
Iron 15.7mg 87% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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