Turkish Imam Bayildi Recipe

Name: Turkish Imam Bayildi Recipe
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 small to medium-sized eggplants (the smaller ones work best!); 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 large onions (thinly sliced); 4-5 garlic cloves (thinly sliced); 1 red bell pepper (seeded and finely chopped); 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes; 1½ tablespoons tomato paste; 2-3 teaspoons salt (to taste); Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (optional for spice lovers); 1 teaspoon sugar; Fresh parsley (finely chopped (to finish))

Instructions

Prep:50minCook:20min

Imam Biladyi (Imam Bayildi) is a classic Middle Eastern eggplant recipe made with tender eggplants simmered in olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, and onions. This traditional Ottoman dish is naturally vegan, rich in Mediterranean flavors, and perfect with a mezze, a vegetable side or as a main dish.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:32:22 GMT