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Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

This delicious Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe is easy to make, vegetarian and very cheesy. The eggplant is roasted for extra flavor. Perfect as a side dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 148 kcal
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

For Eggplants
  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 2 Teaspoons of olive oil
  • salt + pepper
For Filling
  • 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes from a can
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese
  • salt + pepper
Topping
  • fresh basil chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil
  3. Cut the eggplants in half
  4. Score the meat of the eggplant in a crisscross pattern being careful not to cut through the skin
  5. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper
  6. Roast the eggplant in the oven for 30 minutes
  7. Remove from oven and let them cool
  8. When the eggplant cools, remove the filling with a spoon leaving a bit of pulp to ensure they are strong enough to be stuffed
  9. Cube the filling and place it in a bowl
  10. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and garlic
  11. In a baking dish, add a bit of the crushed tomatoes on the bottom
  12. Place the eggplants on top
  13. Stuff them with the filling
  14. Place the cheese on top
  15. Bake for 20-15 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted
  16. Top with basil
  17. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 148kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 176mg (7%) Potassium 629mg (18%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Vitamin C 8.1mg (9%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148

% Daily Value*

Calories 148kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 176mg 7%
Potassium 629mg 13%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 9%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.