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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: 320

Ingredients
  

Eggplant Filling
  • 2 medium Eggplants halved and flesh scooped out
  • 1 cup Ground Beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce preferably homemade or low-sugar
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Eggplants
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/2 inch of the shell. Chop the scooped-out flesh and set aside.
Cook the Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in chopped eggplant flesh, bell pepper, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes until the mixture is heated through.
Stuff the Eggplants
  1. Fill each eggplant half with the meat mixture. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake
  1. Place the stuffed eggplants in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

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

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