Stuffed Eggplant


Course : Eggplant
Serves: 4 - 6
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Ingredients:


2 medium eggplant -- cut in half lengthwise

2 Tablespoons butter

1 Pound ground beef

1 Small onion -- chopped

1 Small red bell pepper -- seeded and diced

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1/3 Cup italian seasoned bread crumbs

1 Teaspoon salt

1/2 Cup grated parmesan cheese

1 spray nonstick cooking spray
 

Preparation / Directions:


Preheat oven to 350. Scoop the center out of each eggplant half, leaving a 1/2 inch thick shell. Dice scooped eggplant. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the diced eggplant, ground beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until beef is browned and vegetables are tender, Stirring occasionally drain. Remove from heat and stir in bread crumbs and salt. Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the eggplant shells and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle tops evenly with parmesan cheese and coat lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 60 to 70 minutes, or until eggplant shells are tender.

 

Nutritional Information:

2114 Calories (kcal); 158g Total Fat; (66% calories from fat); 104g Protein; 76g Carbohydrate; 479mg Cholesterol; 3453mg Sodium


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