Description
A delightful stuffed eggplant recipe, perfect as a main course. It’s packed with flavor and brings a taste of Italian tradition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving about a 1/2-inch border. Chop the scooped-out eggplant flesh.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped eggplant and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and onion to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Spoon the filling evenly into the hollowed-out eggplant halves.
- Place the stuffed eggplants in a baking dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender and the filling is heated through.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or crumbled firm tofu.
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the filling for extra flavor and texture.
- Top with fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed eggplant half
- Calories: Approximately 350 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 8g
- Sodium: Approximately 700mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25g
- Fiber: Approximately 8g
- Protein: Approximately 20g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 60mg