Turkey Stuffed Eggplant

Name: Turkey Stuffed Eggplant
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 eggplants; 1 lb. lean ground turkey; 2 cloves garlic; 1 large onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
340 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Turkey Stuffed Eggplant

Kira Merritt

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Delicious lean turkey mixed with veggies and tomato sauce serve inside roasted eggplants and topped with cheese. Yummy lean recipe to eat for dinner tonight

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Ingredients

Servings

2 eggplants
1 lb. lean ground turkey
2 cloves garlic minced
1 large onion chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Cut the eggplants in half
Score the meat of the eggplant in a crisscross pattern being careful not to cut through the skin
Add olive oil, salt, and pepper
Roast the eggplant in the oven for 30 minutes
Remove from oven and let them cool
When the eggplant cools, remove the filling with a spoon leaving a bit of pulp to ensure they are strong enough to be stuffed. Place hollow eggplants in a baking dish
Cube the filling and place it in a bowl
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
While the eggplant roasts. Heat olive oil to medium heat on a saucepan
Cook the onion, oregano, basil and the peppers for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute
Add the turkey in chunks and let it cook with all the vegetables. With a spoon break down the turkey in little pieces. Cook for about 5 minutes
Add the eggplant filling and season with salt and pepper
Spoon filling on hollow eggplants. Top with cheeses
Bake for 20-15 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted
Enjoy

Nutrition Information

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Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 433mg (18%) Potassium 1175mg (34%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1335IU (27%) Vitamin C 51.8mg (58%) Calcium 288mg (29%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	340kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	38g	76%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	81mg	27%
Sodium	433mg	18%
Potassium	1175mg	25%
Fiber	9g	36%
Sugar	13g	26%
Vitamin A	1335IU	27%
Vitamin C	51.8mg	58%
Calcium	288mg	29%
Iron	3mg	17%