4 eggplants (long & slim)
\n1 cup grain of choice (fine bulgur or quinoa)
\n3 cups water (divided)
\n5 tbsp olive oil (divided)
\n1 large onion (finely diced)
\n6 cloves garlic (minced)
\n1 large red or bell pepper (finely diced)
\n3 tbsp tomato paste
\n1 tbsp ground cumin
\n3 tsp ground coriander
\n1\/2 tsp allspice powder
\n2 tsp smoked paprika
\n1 tsp red chilli flakes
\n1 tbsp dried oregano
\n2 tbsp soy sauce
\n1 tbsp lemon juice
\n1 cup cilantro or parsley (chopped,\u00a0reserve some for garnish)
\n1\/2 red or green pepper (sliced, for garnish)
\n1 large tomato (sliced, for garnish)
\n1 tsp sumac (for garnish)<\/p>\n
Cut eggplants in half lengthways, sprinkle salt on exposed surfaces, leave for 20 mins, pat dry, drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil & bake on a lined baking sheet in a 160 deg C preheated oven for 30 mins.
\nCombine grain & 2 cups of water in a pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover & simmer 10 mins or until it is soft & all the water has been absorbed.
\nHeat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan on medium high heat.
\nAdd garlic & onion, fry till onion turns translucent, add pepper & cook for 2 mins.
\nAdd tomato paste, ground cumin & coriander, fry for 5 mins.
\nAdd cooked grains, 1 cup of water & rest of the ingredients (except for lemon juice, fresh herbs & garnishes), mix well & fry for 5 mins.
\nRemove from heat, add lemon juice & herbs, mix well.
\nUse a spoon to create small trenches in the middle of the eggplants, add an even amount of filling to each, drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil & bake at 180 deg C for 20 mins.
\nArrange sliced pepper & tomatoes, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil & bake for another 20 mins.
\nRemove from oven, sprinkle with sumac & remaining chopped herbs, serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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