Best 6 Veggie Stuffed Eggplant Recipes

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Eggplants, also known as aubergines, are versatile and flavorful vegetables that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Stuffed eggplants are a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. With their delicate texture and ability to absorb flavors, eggplants are the perfect vessel for a variety of fillings, from hearty vegetables to savory meats and cheeses. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something more adventurous, there is sure to be a veggie stuffed eggplant recipe that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETABLE-STUFFED EGGPLANT



Vegetable-Stuffed Eggplant image

A friend of mine who raised eggplant shared this recipe with me. This fast and delicious side will compliment most any entree. -Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small eggplant
1 medium ear sweet corn, husk removed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise; remove pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Cube removed pulp; set shells aside. Cut corn off the cob., In a large nonstick skillet, saute eggplant pulp, corn, onion, tomato and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Stir in seasonings. Spoon mixture into reserved shells. Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish; pour water into dish. , Cover and bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

VEGGIE-STUFFED EGGPLANT



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Ruby Williams writes from Bogalusa, Louisiana, "For years, I cooked for my late husband and our five children. Now it's just me and my great-grandson. This hearty and nutritious dish is one we both enjoy."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium eggplant
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup seeded chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut eggplant in half lengthwise; remove pulp, leaving a 1/4-in.-thick shell. Cube pulp; set shells and pulp aside., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until onion is tender. Add the mushrooms, zucchini, red pepper and eggplant pulp; saute for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the tomatoes, wheat germ, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute. , Divide mixture evenly between the eggplant shells; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until shells are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETABLE STUFFED EGGPLANT



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This recipe is full of flavour, and very easy and quick to make. I make them ahead of time, and just wrap them in foil and either leave them in the fridge, or freeze them. I found it on the sparkpeople.com site and keep loosing it, so I decided to add it here.

Provided by Colleen M.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 eggplant boats, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 eggplants
1 onion, chopped finely
1 zucchini, chopped chunky
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 pinch black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pasta sauce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cup green olives, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon basil
2 ounces monterey jack cheese or 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Trim the stems from the eggplant, and cut them in half lengthwise. Cut the pulp from the center of each half, leaving about a half-inch shell.
  • If your eggplants are large, soak them in a quart of water with an added tablespoon of salt for 10 minutes to remove any bitter flavor.
  • Remove the eggplants from the brine and rinse off the salt then pat them dry.
  • Cube the pulp into a medium dice. Place a large saute pan over moderate heat, then add the oil.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, zucchini, pepper, and cubed eggplant. Cook, stirring until very tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, olives and seasonings and heat through. Lightly spray the cut edges of the eggplant with nonstick cooking spray, then spoon a quarter of the mixture into each shell. Top each eggplant with a quarter of the cheeses. Place in a baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • You can add other vegetables like mushrooms, hot peppers, shredded carrots if you've got them.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the eggplant is hot and the cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 581.1, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 11.4, Protein 9.9

VEGETARIAN STUFFED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)



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I first tasted this at a friend's house several years ago. She was kind enough to give me the recipe, although I have to admit it was a gunpoint, this is one of her specialties. You can omit the cheese for a vegan dish.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small eggplants
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 small zucchini, cubed
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cups cooked kidney beans
8 ounces muenster cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Wash the eggplant well--do not peel.
  • Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise.
  • Scoop out centers, leaving a 1-inch shell.
  • Dice eggplant pulp and reserve.
  • Fill a large skillet with ½ inch of water and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Place the eggplant shells in the water, skin side up, and bring to a boil over a high flame.
  • Lower the flame, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Drain the shells and put them on a baking sheet, skin side down.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and sauté the onion, green pepper, zucchini, garlic and the reserved eggplant until tender.
  • Add tomato paste, sugar, seasonings, and the cooked kidney beans.
  • Simmer uncovered 10 minutes longer.
  • Fill shells with vegetable mixture and top with grated cheese.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.

CHEESY STUFFED EGGPLANT RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large eggplants, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, small yellow onion, garlic cloves, fresh thyme leaf, baby bella mushroom, farro, dry white wine, vegetable stock, unsalted butter, grated parmesan cheese, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, green sweet peas, cherry tomato, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, fresh parsley

Provided by Tayo Ola

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 large eggplants
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaf
2 ½ cups baby bella mushroom, sliced
1 ½ cups farro
⅓ cup dry white wine
3 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup green sweet peas
½ cup cherry tomato, halved
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
olive oil, drizzle
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Roast the eggplant: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  • Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and place on the prepared baking sheet cut-side up. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper.
  • Roast the eggplant for 30-40 minutes, until tender.
  • Meanwhile, make the farro risotto: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, until soft. Add the mushrooms and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in the farro, allowing the oil to coat each grain, and cook for 1 minute, until grains are lightly toasted.
  • Pour in white wine and stir until it evaporates completely, 1 minute. Add 1 cup of the vegetable stock at a time and cook until the liquid begins to reduce before adding more, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes total. The farro should be cooked through and creamy.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the butter, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until melted and well combined.
  • Gently fold in the sweet peas and cherry tomatoes, then the parsley.
  • Remove the eggplant from the oven and turn the broiler on high. Scoop out ¼ cup of flesh from each half and discard.
  • Fill the eggplant halves with the farro risotto, dividing evenly. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, then lay 2-3 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese on top. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Broil the eggplant for 7-10 minutes, until the mozzarella is golden brown. Garnish with the parsley and serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

STUFFED EGGPLANT



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So delicious! Great as a main course but you can buy the mini eggplant and use them as a side dish or appetizer! A must try!

Provided by Elaina

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 eggplant, halved lengthwise
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil, divided
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ cup white wine
2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Scoop out the flesh of the eggplant, chop, and reserve. Season shells with salt and pepper, and coat with some olive oil; set aside.
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Saute sausage and garlic until sausage is evenly brown. Stir in the reserved chopped eggplant. Season with parsley, salt and pepper. Pour in wine, and cook 5 minutes. Mix in the bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. If mixture is dry, stir in more olive oil. Stuff mixture into eggplant shells, and sprinkle top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until eggplant is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 976.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 69.7 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 2082.4 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Tips for the Perfect Veggie-Stuffed Eggplant:

  • Always choose fresh eggplants that have a smooth, shiny skin and feel heavy for their size. Avoid eggplants with wrinkles, soft spots, or blemishes.
  • To prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil, sprinkle it with salt and let it rest for 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to draw out the moisture and make the eggplant less likely to soak up oil.
  • When roasting the eggplant, place it cut-side down on a baking sheet. This will help the eggplant to cook evenly and prevent the flesh from becoming dry.
  • Don't overcook the eggplant. It should be tender but still slightly firm. Overcooked eggplant will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Feel free to experiment with different fillings for your veggie-stuffed eggplant. Some popular options include rice, quinoa, lentils, beans, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Serve the veggie-stuffed eggplant with a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkle of fresh herbs, or a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

Veggie-stuffed eggplant is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and is also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love.

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