AUNT EILEEN'S STUFFED EGGPLANT
A culinary delight, best prepared with eggplant fresh from the garden!
Provided by Michael Banks
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Eggplant
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut eggplant in half, scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/2 inch shell. Chop the flesh finely.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chopped eggplant for about 1 minute. Stir in onion, garlic, and parsley, and cook until tender. Transfer to a large bowl, and mix in bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Gruyere, chopped olives, capers, and lemon juice. Season with basil, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stuff into eggplant shells.
- Top stuffed eggplants with overlapping slices of tomato. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese, and drizzle with remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 12.6 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 899.5 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
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Prekshya Stha
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Mohammed Hossam
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. I highly recommend it!
Mpho Koketso
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Mathias Sullca Alvarado
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant and this recipe is a great addition to my collection.
Dawn Edmondson
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.
Folk Boi
[email protected]I love the way the eggplant absorbs all the flavors of the filling. It's such a delicious and satisfying dish.
Janae McAllister
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so versatile and can be made with a variety of different fillings.
NBD Kromer29
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. My guests raved about it!
Sadiya Rihab
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.
hafiez hafiez
[email protected]I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my family to eat more vegetables.
tanjib hasan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course.
Shanice Gerald
[email protected]I've never made stuffed eggplant before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making it again.
Daniel Jones
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Jason Ross
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant.
Uman Bhai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The filling is so flavorful that it makes the eggplant taste amazing.
istar Ibrahim
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It doesn't require a lot of ingredients and it's very easy to follow.
Thomas Steptoe
[email protected]This is one of my favorite eggplant recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
HRWK44 SHAIKH
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it!
Faysal Hussain
[email protected]This stuffed eggplant is a must-try! The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. The eggplant is perfectly cooked and the filling is so flavorful.