Ultimate Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)

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   Cut eggplant in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers without tearing the outer skin, I use a spoon and a knife to carefully do this.

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   I like to leave just a bit of the white part inside, it takes on the flavors of the filling well after it's been baked and just adds to it.

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   Cut up the eggplant center into small cubes.

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   Lightly brown meat and season with salt, pepper & garlic powder to suit your taste.

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   Add onions, bell peppers and the cubed eggplant and cook until tender adding more seasoning if necessary to your own tastes.

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   Add about 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce when the mixture is almost ready.

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   Add the cooked rice and stir well.

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   Put some olive oil in the bottom of a baking dish and place your eggplant shells inside.

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   Fill the uncooked eggplant shells with mixture, and pour the tomato sauce over the eggplants.

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    Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan.

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    COVER the baking dish with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes, in a preheated 180 Celsius or 350 Fahrenheit oven.

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    *Hint spray foil lightly with olive oil or Pam before baking so that it won't stick to the eggplants while baking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.