Perfect day for a super healthy yummy purple Mr. Eggplant. Vegetarian – but trust me, you are not missing any ingredient in this easy meal.

stuffed eggplant Ingredients:

2 small Eggplants
1/4 cup of Rice
1 small Onion
1 small Red Bell Pepper (optional)
Garlic clove
1 Tomato
2 Tbsp Parmesan
Dill, Basil
Salt, Pepper
Oil

1. Washed eggplant cut in half lengthwise, scoop out the eggplant pulp and season with salt. Leave aside while preparing steps 2, 3 and 4.

2. Cook rice according to directions

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3. In a pan heat up 1 Tbsp of oil and saute chopped onion, minced garlic, bell pepper (optional), chopped mushrooms in it.

stuffed eggplant

4. Add cooked rice to the pan, stir together and add 2 Tbsp of Parmesan cheese. Season with 1 Tbsp dill and basil, and salt and pepper to your taste.

5. Preheat oven to 350F/180C.

stuffed eggplant

6. Rinse the eggplant and fill it with the stuffing prepared in the pan. Top with sliced tomato.

7. Bake 30 minutes, until eggplant’s skin is soft.

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Tomato Red Bell Pepper Sauce:

1 Onion
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 can Tomatoes
Sweet Paprika, Salt, Pepper

1. Saute chopped onion and Bell Pepper until soft.
2. Add can of tomatoes.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Add 1 Tbsp sweet paprika, season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil and saute for couple minutes.

rice

Baked Eggplant stuffed with Rice and Mushroom Recipe