Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

Name: Stuffed Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplant, halved lengthwise; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 lb ground beef, pork or chicken; 1 tbsp Moroccan seasoning; 2 None tomatoes, finely chopped; 2 tbsp dried breadcrumbs; 1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced; 12 None cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves; None None Red wine vinegar, for drizzling

Servings: persons

2 medium eggplant, halved lengthwise
4 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lb ground beef, pork or chicken
1 tbsp Moroccan seasoning
2 None tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tbsp dried breadcrumbs
1 small cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
12 None cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
None None Red wine vinegar, for drizzling

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Using a small knife and a spoon, carefully remove flesh from eggplant without breaking the skin. Place eggplant halves on a baking pan, cut side-up. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of the oil.
2
Bake for 10-15 mins, until tender.
3
Meanwhile, coarsely chop eggplant flesh. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Saute eggplant flesh for 3-5 mins, until golden and tender. Remove from pan. Set aside.
4
Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil oil in same pan on high heat. Saute garlic for 30 seconds. Add ground meat. Cook for 4-5 mins, until well browned, breaking up lumps with back of spoon.
5
Return eggplant flesh to pan with seasoning. Cook, stirring, for 1 min, until fragrant. Stir in chopped tomatoes and season to taste.
6
Fill eggplant halves with meat mixture. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
7
Bake for 25-30 mins, until golden and tender.
8
Toss the cucumber, cherry tomatoes and cilantro leaves with a little olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season to taste. Serve with the stuffed eggplant.

530

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium eggplant, halved lengthwise, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 lb ground beef, pork or chicken, and more.

Yes, 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.

Stuffed Eggplant

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