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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.
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Cheesy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe

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
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 148kcal
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
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Instructions

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

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 8.1mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg