Pork-Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

Name: Pork-Stuffed Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant (1-1/2 pounds); 1 pound ground pork; 1 egg; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant (1-1/2 pounds)
1 pound ground pork
1 egg
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce

1
Cut off stem of eggplant; cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Scoop out and reserve center, leaving a 1/2-in shell. Steam shells for 3-5 minutes or just until tender; drain. Cube reserved eggplant. In a saucepan, cook eggplant cubes in boiling water for 6-8 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, cook pork until no longer pink; drain. Add eggplant cubes, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper; mix well.
3
Fill shells; place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Pour tomato sauce over eggplant. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant (1-1/2 pounds), 1 pound ground pork, 1 egg, 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Pork-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.

Pork-Stuffed Eggplant

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