Imam bayildi – vegetarian stuffed aubergines

Imam bayildi or vegetarian stuffed aubergines is a dish of baked, tender aubergines with an aromatic tomato and onion stuffing making a lovely summer dinner.

5 medium eggplants
3 tbsp / 45 ml olive oil
6 tomatoes, peeled and chopped roughly
1 large onion, chopped finely
4 garlic cloves, chopped finely
1 tsp ground cinnamon
a pinch of nutmeg
½ tsp sea salt + more to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
handful of fresh parsley
2 tbsp of fresh dill
1 tsp brown sugar (I used brown, unrefined)
2 tbsp pine nuts, dry roasted

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