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Stuffed Eggplant
These eggplant boats are filled to the brim with meat sauce and melted mozzarella. If you've never tried stuffed eggplant, you're in for a treat!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 538 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 baby eggplants or 2 medium sized
- 1 tbsp oil olive or avocado
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 lb ground beef chuck
- 1 tsp salt adjust to rpeference
- 1 tsp ground black pepper adjust to preference
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wash and dry the eggplants, then slice them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the eggplant flesh, leaving a shell about 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Set the eggplant boats aside on a baking sheet. Discard any seeds, then chop the remaining eggplant flesh. You should have about 1-2 cups of chopped eggplant. Set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground chuck to the skillet and cook until it is no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add the chopped eggplant, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Cook just until the eggplant has softened and absorbed some liquid, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the pasta sauce. Bring the mixture to a light simmer, then take it off the heat.
- Spoon the mixture into the eggplant shells, dividing it evenly. Top each eggplant boat with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Loosely cover the baking sheet with foil. Bake the stuffed eggplants for 30 minutes with the foil on.
- Remove the foil and bake or broil for a few more minutes, or until the eggplants are tender and the cheese is melted and golden. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
1362mg
(57%)
Potassium
1189mg
(34%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
746IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
283mg
(28%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1362mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 1189mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 746IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 283mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.