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Stuffed Eggplant

Deliciously roasted eggplants filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, vegetables, and spices, topped with cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Eggplant Filling
  • 2 medium Eggplants halved and scooped out
  • 1 cup Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce preferably homemade
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Basil
  • 1 cup Cheese shredded, for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Eggplants
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a 1/2-inch shell.
  2. Sprinkle the insides with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
Make the Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in the scooped eggplant flesh, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Stuff and Bake
  1. Fill the eggplant halves with the meat mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  2. Top with shredded cheese and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the eggplants are tender and the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or spices.

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