Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

Name: Stuffed Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 small (4-inch long) or 4 medium size eggplants; Salt; 1/2 cup olive oil; 8 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped; 2 cups homemade fresh white bread crumbs; 12 ounces chopped peeled and deveined shrimp; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup pitted cracked green olives; 8 anchovies, chopped; 1/4 cup drained and rinsed capers, chopped; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup (packed) flat leaf parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

8 small (4-inch long) or 4 medium size eggplants
Salt
1/2 cup olive oil
8 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
2 cups homemade fresh white bread crumbs
12 ounces chopped peeled and deveined shrimp
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup pitted cracked green olives
8 anchovies, chopped
1/4 cup drained and rinsed capers, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (packed) flat leaf parsley, chopped

1
Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and remove the inside flesh to create boat-like shells.
2
Chop the eggplant flesh, sprinkle with some salt and place in a colander for 30 minutes.
3
Sprinkle inside of eggplant shell with some salt, turn them upside down on towels to drain.
4
(During these 30 minutes, chop and prepare the other ingredients.)
5
Squeeze the chopped eggplant to remove excess water.
6
Heat 1/3 cup of the olive oil in a large skillet.
7
Add the chopped eggplant and saute until eggplant is browned.
8
Add the tomatoes and, over high heat, cook the mixture until the liquid has evaporated.
9
Add the bread crumbs, shrimp, garlic, olives, anchovies and capers and cook for a few minutes more for the flavors to come together.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
12
Fill the eggplant shells with the mixture, set them in a baking sheet and drizzle remaining olive oil over the top.
13
Bake for 1 hour.
14
Serve hot, warm or chilled, sprinkled with parsley.

501

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 small (4-inch long) or 4 medium size eggplants, Salt, 1/2 cup olive oil, 8 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped, 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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