Baked Eggplant With Savory Cheese Stuffing Recipe

Name: Baked Eggplant With Savory Cheese Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplants, see note; cooking spray; 1 ounce white bread, slice; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 ½ cups finely chopped onions; 1 ¼ cups finely chopped red bell peppers; 1 cup finely chopped seeded plum tomato; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese; ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs eggplants, see note
cooking spray
1 ounce white bread, slice
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups finely chopped onions
1 ¼ cups finely chopped red bell peppers
1 cup finely chopped seeded plum tomato
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1
It should be two one pound eggplants approximately
2
Cut in half lengthwise.
3
Preheat oven to 400.
4
Cut eggplant in half.
5
Make 4 crosswise cuts to eggplant sides to score them.
6
Then place halves, cut sides down on foil lined baking sheet sprayed.
7
Bake at 400F for 25 minutes or until tender.
8
Remove from oven.
9
Cool 10 minutes.
10
Carefully remove pulp and leave a shell about 1/3 inch thick.
11
Save them.
12
Chop the pulp.
13
Reduce oven temperature to 350.
14
Put the slice of bread in processor and pluse until you have coarse crumbs.
15
Measure about 1/2 cup then drizzle the breadcrumbs with olive oil and pulse to combine.
16
Spray large skillet with pam and heat over med high.
17
Add onion and saute 3 minutes.
18
IF you are having problems dry saute add a bit of water or broth.
19
Add the eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, oregano and garlic.
20
Cover and reduce heat.
21
Simmer 10 minutes and stir occasionally.
22
Uncover and cook 5 more minutes or until liquid is gone.
23
Stir occasionally.
24
Remove from heat and stir in cheese, parsley, salt and pepper then stuff the shells with 1/2 cup of the onion/eggplant mix then sprinkle with the breadcrumb mix.
25
Place on cooking sheet and bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and light brown.

307

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs eggplants, see note, cooking spray, 1 ounce white bread, slice, 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baked Eggplant With Savory Cheese Stuffing falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Eggplant With Savory Cheese Stuffing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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