BAKED STUFFED BABY EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

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Make and share this Baked Stuffed Baby Eggplant (Aubergine) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small eggplants
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup brown rice, cooked
1/4 cup water chestnut, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise then make shallow cuts in cut side at 1/2-inch intervals.
  • Brush cut sides with 1 teaspoon olive oil and place eggplants, cut-side down, on greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until tender with fork, remove from oven to cool and reduce oven heat to 350 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add garlic, onion and red pepper; sauté for one minute until tender.
  • Next, add rice through tomatoes, stir together well.
  • Scoop out eggplant pulp from each halve leaving 1/2-inch thick shells and set shells aside.
  • Chop pulp, add to rice mixture and mix well.
  • Spoon mixture evenly into eggplant shells, sprinkle with cheese, cover and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Garnish with more fresh basil and feta cheese, if desired.

Light Bringer
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Overall, this recipe was a success. The stuffed baby eggplants were delicious and the presentation was beautiful.


R Tumuna
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.


Rocky VaY
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use different fillings and toppings to create a variety of dishes.


Abdur Rakhon
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The combination of spices and herbs really made the dish come alive.


Rafeeq khan Rafeeq khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and produced delicious results. The stuffed baby eggplants were a perfect appetizer for our party.


Kyla Symes
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The baby eggplants were so tender and flavorful, and the stuffing was simply divine. Will definitely be making this again!


Mahnoor Nisar
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Wow! This recipe is a keeper. The stuffed baby eggplants were a hit at our dinner party. Everyone raved about the delicious filling and the crispy, golden-brown exterior. Highly recommend!


JULIAN DOYLE
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This baked stuffed baby eggplant recipe was a delightful culinary experience. The eggplants were perfectly tender, and the stuffing was bursting with flavor. I especially appreciated the combination of spices and herbs, which gave the dish a unique a