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

Neha Chowdhury
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. The eggplants were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious.


malak tv
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were great. The eggplants were tender and the filling was flavorful.


J Hash
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I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The eggplants are always cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious.


MD Fahim Ahmed
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The eggplants are so flavorful and the filling is amazing.


MdNahim mdNahim
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. The eggplants were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious.


Arsu Ansari
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were great. The eggplants were tender and the filling was flavorful.


Neon Neon
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I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The eggplants are always cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious.


Siddique Arain
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The eggplants are so flavorful and the filling is amazing.


Jacklyn Eimany
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The eggplants were beautiful and the filling was delicious.


Victoria Rosendale
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The eggplants were cooked to perfection and the filling was flavorful and moist.


Nancy McVay
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggplants are tender and the filling is delicious.


R Taj
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This veggie-stuffed eggplant recipe was a hit with my family! The eggplants were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and satisfying.