SUN-DRIED TOMATO STUFFED BAKED EGGPLANT

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Make and share this Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Baked Eggplant recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large firm eggplant
1/2 cup butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (12 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained,chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed or shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise; remove the pulp, leaving a shell about 1/2" thick.
  • Butter the inside of the shell.
  • Dice the eggplant pulp and set aside.
  • Melt 1/2 the butter in a saucepan; stir in the onion and sautee until straw-colored, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the diced eggplant pulp, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook over moderate heat until the vegetables are browned, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Spoon the mixture into the eggplant shells; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Cover with the breadcrumbs, which have been lightly sauteed in the remaining butter; place stuffed eggplant in a shallow baking pan.
  • Pour 1/2" boiling water into the pan; bake in a preheated 325*F.
  • oven for 15-20 minutes.
  • Cut and serve hot with pasta, bread, or salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.4, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 1169.3, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 13.5

Avi Chowdhury
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I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Md Shohid mia
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover eggplant. It was easy to make and the results were delicious.


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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe was a game-changer. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. The sun-dried tomatoes added a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Teeboner Vaslpygewana
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This dish was a hit with my family. Everyone loved the tender eggplant and flavorful filling. The sun-dried tomatoes added a nice touch of acidity. I will definitely be making this again!


Kaitlyn Joyner
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The eggplant was tender, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again!


Sammy Franky
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This dish is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your diet. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the filling is flavorful. The sun-dried tomatoes add a nice tanginess. I will definitely be making this again!


Abdar Ali
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I was looking for a new way to cook eggplant and this recipe fit the bill. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and gooey. I would definitely make this again.


Bijon sarker Raj
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover eggplant. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and gooey. I would definitely make this again!


Saima Tasnim
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe was a game-changer. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. The sun-dried tomatoes added a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


River Blu
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This dish was a hit with my family. Everyone loved the tender eggplant and flavorful filling. The sun-dried tomatoes added a nice touch of acidity. I will definitely be making this again!


Jovonni McCahill
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The eggplant was tender, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again!


Tazim Hosen7700
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This dish is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your diet. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the filling is flavorful. The sun-dried tomatoes add a nice tanginess. I will definitely be making this again!


Sm Ovi
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I was looking for a new way to cook eggplant and this recipe fit the bill. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and gooey. I would definitely make this again.


Owen T
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I especially liked the sun-dried tomatoes, which added a nice tanginess. I will definitely be making this again!


Althea Douglas
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover eggplant. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and gooey. I would definitely make this again.


lakisha Wilson
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The eggplant was tender, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again!


El Penguino
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The eggplant was soft and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and delicious. The sun-dried tomatoes added a nice pop of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Julio Mploukou
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This dish was delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful. I especially liked the sun-dried tomatoes, which added a nice tanginess. I will definitely be making this again!


M attik
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I love eggplant and this recipe was the perfect way to prepare it. The sun-dried tomatoes added a nice touch of flavor and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves eggplant.


Sidney
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This eggplant dish was a hit with my family. The sun-dried tomatoes added a tangy flavor that balanced out the richness of the eggplant. The cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!