Greek-Style Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Stuffed Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggplants large, halved lengthwise; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic crushed; 1 pound ground lamb; 1 tablespoon greek seasoning; 1/3 cup long grain white rice cooked; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest finely; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped; 2 tomatoes thinly sliced; 3 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese grated; mixed greens to serve

Servings: persons

2 eggplants large, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon greek seasoning
1/3 cup long grain white rice cooked
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest finely
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
2 tomatoes thinly sliced
3 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese grated
mixed greens to serve

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Carefully scoop flesh from eggplant halves, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Place eggplant shells on a baking tray. Finely chop flesh.
2
Heat oil in a frying pan over moderate heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring, 5 mins or until soft. Add eggplant flesh and garlic. Cook, stirring, 5 mins or until tender. Transfer to a heatproof plate.
3
Add ground lamb to pan. Cook, stirring to break up lumps, 5 mins or until browned. Return eggplant to pan with seasoning, rice, zest, juice and oregano. Stir to combine. Season to taste.
4
Fill eggplant shells with lamb mixture and top with tomatoes and cheese. Bake 45 mins, or until golden and tender. Serve with mixed greens.

621

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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 eggplants large, halved lengthwise, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic crushed, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style Stuffed Eggplant 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.

Greek-Style Stuffed Eggplant

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