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Turkey Stuffed Eggplant - Delicious lean turkey mixed with veggies and tomato sauce serve inside roasted eggplants and topped with cheese. Yummy lean recipe
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Turkey Stuffed Eggplant (Healthy & Easy Dinner)

Healthy turkey stuffed eggplant made with lean ground turkey, vegetables, and cheese. A low-carb, high-protein dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword easy weeknight dinner, ground turkey recipes, healthy dinner ideas, low carb dinner, meal prep recipes, stuffed eggplant recipe, turkey stuffed eggplant
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 383kcal
Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants
  • 1 lb. Lean ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 Red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Cut eggplants in half lengthwise. Score the flesh in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to pierce the skin. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast eggplants for 30 minutes, or until tender. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  • Scoop out the eggplant flesh, leaving a small border so the shells hold their shape. Chop the flesh and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked, about 5–6 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped eggplant, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until everything is well combined.
  • Spoon the filling into the hollow eggplant shells. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

• You can substitute zucchini for eggplant
• Use ground beef or chicken instead of turkey
• Assemble ahead and refrigerate before baking
• Great for meal prep, reheats well

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 1195mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1346IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 3mg
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