Stuffed Eggplant

1. 1

   Wash and cut the eggplant in half lengthwise.

2. 2

   Remove as much of the white portion as possible without breaking the shell.

3. 3

   Cut the pulp into small pieces and cook in small quantity of hot water for 10 minutes, or until tender.

4. 4

   Drain.

5. 5

   Mix together the melted butter and bread crumbs.

6. 6

   Reserve 1/2 of the crumb mixture for the topping.

7. 7

   To the remaining crumbs add the onion, beans, salt, pepper and the eggplant pulp.

8. 8

   Mix thoroughly.

9. 9

   Pile lightly

10. 10

    into the eggplant shells.

11. 11

    Top with remaining crumb mixture.

12. 12

    Place in a shallow baking dish.

13. 13

    Pour a few tablespoons of hot water around the shells to keep them from sticking.

14. 14

    Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

15. 15

    Serve hot.

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