Description
This Vegetable Stuffed Eggplant recipe features tender eggplant husks filled with a flavorful mixture of sautéed vegetables and tomato passata, topped with melted cheese and broiled to perfection. It’s a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect as a vegetarian main course or a satisfying side.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 Eggplants
- 1 Leek
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Onion
- 1 Zucchini
Other Ingredients
- 500 grams Tomato Passata
- Cheese (to taste)
- Olive Oil (as needed)
- Salt (to taste)
- Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Eggplants: Scoop out the insides of the 2 eggplants, chop the flesh, and set aside for later use.
- Cook Eggplant Husks: Place the hollowed-out eggplant husks in a pot of boiling water and cook for about 30 minutes until tender.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil as needed in a pan and add 2 cloves of garlic, allowing it to infuse the oil and soften.
- Cook Onion and Bell Pepper: Add 1 chopped onion and 1 red bell pepper to the pan and cook until they soften slightly, releasing their flavors.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Incorporate 1 chopped zucchini, 1 leek, and the chopped eggplant flesh into the pan. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
- Add Tomato Passata: Pour in 500 grams of tomato passata and stir the mixture. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Stuff Eggplants: Scoop the vegetable and tomato mixture into the tender hollowed eggplant husks, filling them evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle cheese to taste over the stuffed eggplants to add a creamy, melted finish.
- Broil: Place the stuffed eggplants under a broiler and cook for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious vegetable stuffed eggplants!
Notes
- Use firm eggplants to ensure they hold their shape during boiling and stuffing.
- Feel free to use your choice of cheese such as mozzarella, cheddar, or parmesan based on preference.
- Broiling time may vary based on your oven; watch closely to prevent burning.
- You can prepare the vegetable filling ahead and refrigerate before stuffing and broiling.
- This dish pairs well with a side of rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: stuffed eggplant, vegetable stuffed eggplant, vegetarian stuffed vegetables, Mediterranean recipe, baked eggplant, broiled eggplant dish
