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.

dere Tolera
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try it this weekend.


Jessica Ross
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I'm allergic to eggplant, so I can't try this recipe.


Rafa Khan
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This recipe seems like it would be really time-consuming.


brynna flanery
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never cooked eggplant before.


Zubair Tanha
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Qaveem Saeed
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The eggplant was a bit undercooked for my liking, but the filling was delicious.


Nilanthi Kumari
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could use some more spices or herbs.


Harmony Harry
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I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The eggplant was so tender and the filling was so flavorful. My family loved it!


Samim Raja
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The eggplant parmesan was delicious! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. The breading was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make this again!


Binda Badu
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This vegetarian stuffed eggplant recipe was a total hit! The eggplants were tender and flavorful, and the filling was a delicious combination of veggies, spices, and herbs. I especially loved the crispy breadcrumb topping. It added a nice crunch to e