Veggie Medley Stuffed Eggplant

20

Minutes
Prep Time

25

Minutes Cooking Time

45

Minutes
Total Time

4

Serves Servings

Video Recipe Below:

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Harvest Fresh Riced Veggie Medley
  • 4 Small Egg Plants, Sliced in half, scooped.
  • 1 Lb. Ground Meat, cooked
  • 2 Cups, Italian Style breadcrumbs
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • ½ Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 3 pcs Calabrese Salami, finely chopped
  • 3 Long Green onions, chopped
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 5 Tbsp. Oil, divided

Directions

  1. Cut lids off Eggplant and add in a pot of boiling water, and boil for 5 minutes, until steamed and remove from heat, drain, and let cool. Once cooled slice in half and scoop inside of each eggplant and place in a dish. Then set aside.
  2. In a Frying pan, on medium to high heat, add 2 Tbsp. of oil, reduce heat, add green onions, cook for 3 minutes, then add Riced medley, sauté for 5 minutes, until tender.
  3. In a large bowl, add sautéed riced medley, ground meat, scooped eggplant, breadcrumbs, eggs, shredded cheese, parmesan cheese, salami. Mix with hands, until fully combined.
  4. Place riced medley mixture filling in each eggplant, lightly brush oil on top, repeat for each.
  5. Place 3 Tbsp. of oil on parchment paper, add stuffed Eggplants and place in oven at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, until golden brown then flip each one for additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and ready to serve.

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