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Cheese-Topped Stuffed Eggplant

Mild yet rich tasting, this easy-to-make dish gets a lot of Mediterranean flavor from the Greek seasoning blend and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 1 eggplant half and 1 cup filling per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2 medium eggplants (about 1 pound each), trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon dried Greek seasoning
8 fat-free, low-sodium saltine crackers, crushed
1 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a Dutch oven and 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Leaving a 1/4-inch rim, scoop out the eggplant pulp and transfer to a cutting board. Chop the eggplant pulp. Set it and the shells aside.

    Step 3

    In the Dutch oven, cook the bell pepper and onion over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, or until the onion is soft, stirring frequently.

    Step 4

    Stir in the chopped eggplant, water, and Greek seasoning. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, covered, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender.

    Step 5

    Stir in the cracker crumbs, tomato sauce, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Spoon into the eggplant shells. Place the shells in the baking pan. Sprinkle with the mozzarella.

    Step 6

    Bake for 20 minutes, or until the mozzarella has melted and the shells are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 7

    (Per serving)

    Step 8

    Calories: 191

    Step 9

    Total fat: 3.5g

    Step 10

    Saturated: 1.5g

    Step 11

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 12

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 13

    Monounsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 14

    Cholesterol: 11mg

    Step 15

    Sodium: 341mg

    Step 16

    Carbohydrates: 30g

    Step 17

    Fiber: 11g

    Step 18

    Sugars: 13g

    Step 19

    Protein: 12g

    Step 20

    Calcium: 323mg

    Step 21

    Potassium: 924mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 22

    1/2 starch

    Step 23

    5 vegetable

    Step 24

    1 lean meat

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