Karniyarik – Stuffed Eggplants

Name: Karniyarik – Stuffed Eggplants
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; 4 medium eggplants (about 2 lbs total); 1 lb ground beef or lamb; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil, divided; 2 cups hot beef or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional); Fresh parsley, chopped (optional); Lemon wedges for serving (optional)