AMIEs Eggplants Stuffed with Sausage

• 2 large eggplants
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/2 small onion, very finely chopped
• 300 grams spicy coarse-grained sausage, skinned and crumbled
• 30 grams soft white breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp pine nuts
• 2 tbsp capers, rinsed and dried
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 3 tbsp grated parmesan
• 1 large ripe tomato
• 1/2 celery stick, very finely chopped
• 1 salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Wash, dry and cut the eggplants in half lenghtways and scoop out all the flesh with small sharp knife, leaving just enough pulp to cover the skin.
2. Be careful not to pierce the skin.
3. Chop the pulp of the eggplants coarsely and place in a colander.
4. Sprinkle with salt, mix well and leave to drain for about 1hour.
5. Heat the oven to 190 AC.
6. Put 3 tbsp of the oil, the garlic onion and celery in a frying pan and saute over a low heat until soft, stirring frequently.
7. Add the sausage andcook for 20 minutes, stirring it constantly.
8. Squeeze the liquid from the chopped eggplants and dry with kitchen paper.
9. Add the pulp to the pan and fry gently for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
10. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
11. Add the breadcrumbs.
12. After 2-3 minutes, mix in the pine nuts.
13. Cook for another 30 seconds, then transfer to a bowl.
14. Add the capers, egg, oregano, cheese and pepper to taste to the mixture in the bowl and mix well.
15. Pat dry the insude of the eggplant shells.
16. Oil a baking dish large enough to hold the eggplant shell in a single layer.
17. Place the shells and fill them with the sausage mixture.
18. Cut the tomato into strips and place 3 strips on the top of each eggplant half.
19. Drizzle with the rest of the oil.
20. Add 120 ml of water to the bottom of the dish, cover it tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
21. Remove the foil and bake for another 25 minutes.
22. Serve, share and enjoy!

eggplants, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, sausage, white breadcrumbs, nuts, capers, egg, oregano, parmesan, tomato, celery, salt

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/338538-amies-eggplants-stuffed-with-sausage (may not work)