Ingredients for Baked Stuffed Baby Eggplant Aubergine
- eggplants
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cooked Brown Rice
- Water Chestnut
- 1/2 cup chopped Fresh Basil
- Fresh Oregano
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black Pepper
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced Tomatoes (undrained)
- 1/2 cup crumbled Feta Cheese
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How to Make Baked Stuffed Baby Eggplant Aubergine
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise. Using a fork, make shallow cuts in the cut side at 1/2-inch intervals, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Brush the cut sides of the eggplants with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the eggplants, cut-side down, on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- While eggplants bake, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped), and 1/2 red bell pepper (finely chopped). Sauté for 1 minute, until softened.
- Add 1 cup cooked rice, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Once the eggplants have cooled slightly, gently scoop out the eggplant pulp from each half, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell. Chop the pulp and add it to the rice mixture. Mix well.
- Spoon the rice mixture evenly into the eggplant shells.
- Sprinkle generously with 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese.
- Cover the baking sheet with foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Garnish with extra fresh basil and crumbled feta cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
43g
Fat
10g
Carbs
20g
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