Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan

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This stuffed eggplant recipe is a twist on the old standby. I like to use my homemade tomato sauce for this recipe and crushed croutons for bread crumbs. A hint for shelling the eggplants: use a grapefruit spoon to start!

Submitted by MARGARITADEE
Updated on November 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 medium eggplants, cut in half lengthwise and hollowed out to 1/4 inch flesh rim

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup bread crumbs

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

  • 2 cups tomato sauce

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Roughly chop eggplant centers.

  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chopped eggplant, onion, garlic, oregano, and black pepper in hot oil until lightly browned. Spoon mixture into hollowed-out eggplants.

  4. Sprinkle each stuffed eggplant with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and parsley. Place in a shallow baking dish. Cover with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is fork-tender and cheese is bubbly, about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316 Calories
14g Fat
36g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 1001mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 10g 34%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 15g 31%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 350mg 27%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 1075mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.