Lebanese Eggplant Boats, another Sheik al Mehsheh

Name: Lebanese Eggplant Boats, another Sheik al Mehsheh
Ingredients: 6 medium eggplant, about 8 x 3 inches; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 pound ground beef (round) or lamb; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 28 oz. can tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts; 1 large ball fresh mozzarella cheese, torn in small pieces (optional)

"Lebanese eggplant boats are the traditional way to make Sheik al mehsheh, a meal “fit for a king”! Serve the eggplant over a bed of cinnamon-scented rice...."

INGREDIENTS

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6 medium eggplant, about 8 x 3 inches

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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

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1 small yellow onion, diced

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1 clove garlic, minced

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1/2 pound ground beef (round) or lamb

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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

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Kosher salt, to taste

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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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1 28 oz. can tomato sauce

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3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

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1 large ball fresh mozzarella cheese, torn in small pieces (optional)

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