EGGPLANT PARMESAN BOATS RECIPE BY TASTY

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Eggplant Parmesan Boats Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: medium eggplants, olive oil, salt, pepper, ground turkey, onion, marinara sauce, garlic, shredded low-fat mozzarella, grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Tara Botwinick

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium eggplants
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ lb ground turkey
1 onion, diced
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
fresh basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Scoop out inside of eggplant leaving about ½-inch (1 cm) border inside.
  • Chop the remaining eggplant and reserve.
  • Brush the scooped out eggplants with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions and garlic to the pan. Cook until translucent. Add ground turkey and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook until the meat is browned.
  • Add leftover eggplant pieces to ground turkey and onion. Cook for 5-8 minutes or until tender.
  • Add marinara sauce and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Scoop meat sauce into the eggplants and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle with basil and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 15 grams

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