VEGETARIAN STUFFED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE)

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I first tasted this at a friend's house several years ago. She was kind enough to give me the recipe, although I have to admit it was a gunpoint, this is one of her specialties. You can omit the cheese for a vegan dish.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small eggplants
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 small zucchini, cubed
2 garlic cloves, diced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cups cooked kidney beans
8 ounces muenster cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Wash the eggplant well--do not peel.
  • Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise.
  • Scoop out centers, leaving a 1-inch shell.
  • Dice eggplant pulp and reserve.
  • Fill a large skillet with ½ inch of water and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Place the eggplant shells in the water, skin side up, and bring to a boil over a high flame.
  • Lower the flame, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Drain the shells and put them on a baking sheet, skin side down.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and sauté the onion, green pepper, zucchini, garlic and the reserved eggplant until tender.
  • Add tomato paste, sugar, seasonings, and the cooked kidney beans.
  • Simmer uncovered 10 minutes longer.
  • Fill shells with vegetable mixture and top with grated cheese.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.

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