Eggplant Stuffed With Beef And Herbed Chevre Chees... Recipe

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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
507
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 small roundish eggplants (or 1 regular long large ones)
  • 1 cup cooked ground beef (a little less than 1/4 lb raw seasoned ground beef ) - you can use whatever already cooked meat you have had that can be minced or chopped up, since you don''tsp need very much for 2 eggplants)
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablesppon chopped mint (since my chevre was herbed, i skipped this so i wouldn''tsp have too many flavors running amok)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Directions:

  1. If you are not starting with cooked ground beef ;-) season the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic and green seasoning and let rest for at least 30 minutes in the fridge or while you prepare the eggplant.
  2. 2. Prepare the eggplant
  3. * Slice the eggplants in half lengthways
  4. * Scoop out the flesh leaving about 1/2 cm on the skin (it should still be firm and you don’t want to see the purple skin inside)
  5. * Sprinkle salt on the inside of the shells and invert onto a wire rack over a baking sheet. Leave to drain for at least 30 minutes
  6. * Dice the flesh, salt and place in a colander over a bowl and leave to drain for at least 30 minutes
  7. * Rinse the shells and pat dry with paper towels
  8. * Rinse the chopped eggplant and drain out the liquid
  9. Brush the insides of the shells with some olive oil and place on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for about 15-20 minutes until the shells are soft and lightly golden.
  10. Meanwhile, make the stuffing. Add the beef to a skillet over medium high heat and cook until brown, breaking up any clumps. Drain the fat and set aside.
  11. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and saute the onions until translucent. Add the chopped eggplant and minced garlic and cook until the eggplant is soft.
  12. Add the beef and mix well.
  13. Add the tomato and parsley and mix well. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  14. Add a couple tablespoons of water, mix and lower the heat. After 5 minutes, add the breadcrumbs and mix well to combine. The mixture should be mushy but not dry.
  15. Take off heat and add the cheese and mix well until the mixture is creamy and the cheese is well incorporated.
  16. Divide the stuffing equally between the shells. Bake in the 350°F oven for about 20 minutes. Take out of oven and top with cheddar cheese. Return to oven and let cook for 5-7 more minutes until the cheese topping is to your liking. I just wanted it a bit melted and set..
  17. NOTE: You could also make these vegetarian by adding more veggies (sweet peppers, mushrooms etc) and soya or tofu. And of course vegetarian cheeses.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 507.49 Kcal (2125 kJ)
Calories from fat 242.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.95g 41%
Cholesterol 145.88mg 49%
Sodium 522.34mg 22%
Potassium 632.67mg 13%
Total Carbs 16.67g 6%
Sugars 4.61g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.89g 8%
Protein 47.77g 96%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 24%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 340.8mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.34 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.3g 41%
Cholesterol 44.94mg 49%
Sodium 160.92mg 22%
Potassium 194.91mg 13%
Total Carbs 5.14g 6%
Sugars 1.42g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 8%
Protein 14.72g 96%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 24%
Iron 1.3mg 23%
Calcium 105mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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