Ana's Passion - Vegetable Stuffed Eggplant

DESCRIPTION

If you have aubergines in the refrigerator without having a definite use, we can say that this recipe of simple stuffed aubergines is just what you need!
Stuffed aubergines, is a classic dish here in Italy that usually served as a second course and very common in summer.
They are easy to make, very light and appetizing.

INGREDIENTS

2-3 small or medium eggplant
150-200g tomatoes
1 onion
1 clove garlic
70-100g breadcrumbs
50g grated parmesan cheese
fresh basil or dried
olive oil
dried fennel seeds
salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

Step 1
Wash the eggplant cut it into half and cut the flesh like a net, be careful not to cut the shell put eggplant halves, flesh-side up, onto the baking sheet.

Step 2
Drizzle with olive oil or brush all over the top of the eggplant and sprinkle with salt.

Step 3
Place into the preheated oven 180°c to roast until tender for 35-40 minutes.

Step 4
Unload from the oven and remove the flesh using a spoon. Leave small edges to support the shell.

Step 5
Finely cut the pulp and cut the tomatoes into small pieces. You may use tomatoes of your choice.

Step 6
In a nonstick pan saute the garlic and onion over medium heat. Cook the onion until translucent.

Step 7
Add the tomatoes and season with salt. Saute for 3-5 minutes then add the eggplant pulp, season with salt and pepper and mix well. cover with a lid and let it cook for 5-10 minutes over low heat.

Step 8
Meanwhile, Let's get the breadcrumbs and mix the parmesan and chop basil.

Step 9
Once the filling is cooked we may start stuffing our eggplant shells.
Put leaves of basil on each shell and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 10
next 1 tablespoon of filling then and breadcrumbs mixed on top. Put again another layer of mixture, and finish with breadcrumbs mixed.

Step 11
Bake in preheated oven 180°-200°c for 25-35 minutes or until the surface is golden brown.

Step 12
Remove the meatless stuffed eggplant from the oven. Serve hot or you may eat at room temperature.

TIPS AND TRICKS

You can also try this recipe with ground pork, chicken or beef

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