Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

This delicious Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe is easy to make, low-carb, vegetarian and very cheesy. The eggplant is roasted for extra flavor. Perfect as a side dish. 

Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

Oh my goodness! You are going to love this Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe. It’s so easy to make and it has so much flavor. It reminded me of a pizza, crust not required.

If you’re looking for a different side dish that it doesn’t require much work and that is perfect for entertaining, then print out this recipe. I couldn’t get enough!

Every spoonful you’ll take it’s going to be cheesy, savory and addicting. The filling is made out of tomatoes, eggplant cubes, and cheese. Can’t go wrong with that!

I made this amazing Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe this week and my husband couldn’t get enough of it. I presented them as pictured and he only took half of slice. After he tried it, he took the whole eggplant. I was able to grab a few pieces before he swooped in and ate it all.

If you’re cooking dinner for a vegetarian crowd, then this Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe is perfect to serve as a main dish. It’s big, hearty and very filling.

I top my eggplant with fresh cut basil. Its pepperiness enhances the tomato flavor inside the filling. If you don’t have any fresh herb available in your fridge, you use dried basil or a combine it with dried oregano as well.

One of my favorite to cook with is eggplant. You can fill it, roll it, cube it or use it as a tasty spread. I love the fact that this vegetable is sturdy enough and versatile enough to cook with.

I hope you can try this delicious Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

55 mins

Total Time

1 hr

 

This delicious Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe is easy to make, vegetarian and very cheesy. The eggplant is roasted for extra flavor. Perfect as a side dish.

Course: Side

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 148 kcal

Author: Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Eggplants

• 2 Medium Eggplants
• 2 Teaspoons of olive oil
• Salt + Pepper

For Filling

• 1/2 cup Crushed Tomatoes from a can
• 1 clove Garlic crushed
• 3/4 cups Mozzarella Cheese
• Salt + Pepper

Topping

• Fresh basil chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil
3. Cut the eggplants in half
4. Score the meat of the eggplant in a crisscross pattern being careful not to cut through the skin
5. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper
6. Roast the eggplant in the oven for 30 minutes
7. Remove from oven and let them cool
8. When the eggplant cools, remove the filling with a spoon leaving a bit of pulp to ensure they are strong enough to be stuffed
9. Cube the filling and place it in a bowl
10. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and garlic
11. In a baking dish, add a bit of the crushed tomatoes on the bottom
12. Place the eggplants on top
13. Stuff them with the filling
14. Place the cheese on top
15. Bake for 20-15 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted
16. Top with basil
17. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 16mg5%

Sodium 176mg8%

Potassium 629mg18%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 260IU5%

Vitamin C 8.1mg10%

Calcium 137mg14%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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