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Stuffed Eggplant Boats

Tender eggplant halves filled with a savory mixture and topped with melted cheese, baked until golden and bubbling.

Total time
50 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
18g
Stuffed Eggplant Boats
comfortingMediterraneanbeeftendercheesyweeknight dinnermain coursedinner

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F and cut eggplants in half lengthwise.

  2. Step 2

    Scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4-inch shells; chop flesh and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Brush shells with 1 tbsp oil and bake cut-side down for 10 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Sauté onion and garlic in remaining oil until soft, about 3 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in chopped eggplant, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Fill shells with mixture, top with mozzarella, and bake 20 minutes until bubbly.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking dish
  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spoon

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