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End your day on a flavorful note by trying out this unique twist on traditional after-work meals - the warming Minced Eggplant Pan with Potatoes and Feta! This oriental-inspired dish offers a refreshing change from pasta and pizza, and it's not only quick and easy to prepare but also fragrant and delicious.
With its resemblance to Greek moussaka, this dish boasts a hearty and comforting feel, but with a refreshing twist. Instead of the usual béchamel sauce and eggs, this recipe calls for tomatoes and spices. And instead of baking in the oven, you'll be cooking everything in one pan, making it ideal for chilly evenings when you crave something warm and comforting.
Minced Eggplant Pan with Potatoes and Feta (Serves 4)
Ingredients: - 800g eggplant, diced - 1 tsp salt - 1 can (400g) tomatoes or fresh beef tomatoes, diced - 600g potatoes, mainly waxy, cut into small cubes - 2 onions, finely chopped - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped - 30ml extra virgin olive oil - 500g minced beef - 1 tbsp tomato paste - 250ml beef stock - 1 dash soy sauce - Pepper, to taste - 1 tsp paprika powder - 1 tsp oregano - 200g feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions: 1. Sprinkle eggplant cubes with salt, let them sit for 15 minutes, and rinse and dry them well. 2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced beef, cook until browned, and drain excess fat. 3. Add chopped onions, garlic, and tomato paste. Cook for 3 minutes until the onions are softened. 4. Add diced tomatoes, beef stock, soy sauce, pepper, paprika powder, and oregano. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer. 5. Add diced potatoes to the pan, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 6. After 15 minutes, add drained eggplant cubes and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
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Spice up your after-work suppers with this oriental-inspired dish that features a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Swap the usual oven-baked moussaka ingredients for the convenience of this easy one-pot dinner, and you'll be left wanting more.
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To create a simplified moussaka-inspired eggplant and potato dish with a tomato sauce and feta cheese, you can follow these steps:
Ingredients: - Eggplant, sliced or diced - Potatoes, thinly sliced or in small cubes - Feta cheese, crumbled - Olive oil, for cooking - Garlic, minced - Onion, finely chopped - Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and cumin, optional) - Salt and pepper, to taste - Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions: 1. Sprinkle salt on both sides of eggplant slices and let them rest for 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. 2. Cook eggplant slices or cubes in a pan with olive oil until softened and lightly browned, seasons with salt, pepper, and your choice of spices. 3. Prepare potato layers by thinly slicing or dicing, baking or sautéing until tender and golden. 4. Make a tomato-based sauce by heating oil, cooking garlic and onion, adding tomato paste, canned tomatoes, and simmering until thick. 5. Assemble by layering cooked eggplant, potatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour tomato sauce over the top layer, and bake until the top is golden. 6. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, enjoying the combination of tender potatoes, flavorful eggplant, and tangy feta.
This simplified moussaka-inspired dish captures the essence of the traditional Greek dish but with a more straightforward and flavorful approach using eggplant, potatoes, tomato sauce, and feta cheese.
