Stuffed Eggplant

By á-43606

Ingredients

• 2 (1 pound) eggplants
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Gruyere or parmasean cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped black olives
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper to taste
• 12 slices tomato
• 1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese
• 4 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Roughly chop eggplant centers, and add to pan with onion, garlic, oregano, and pepper. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Spoon mixture back into eggplant, and sprinkle each with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and parsley. Place in a shallow baking dish, and cover with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until eggplant is fork-tender and cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.
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