Eggplant Stuffed with Cheese
- 4 large eggplants, unpeeled and stems intact
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 tomatoes, peeled and minced
- 1 large onion, minced
- 1 cup grated low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp. salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, or to taste
- 2 large egg yolks, beaten
- Put the eggplant into a stockpot, and fill with water to cover.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, and cook the eggplant until just tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drain, and set the eggplant aside to cool, taking care not to pierce the skins.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Line 2 baking pans with foil, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the tomatoes and onion for 10 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
- When the eggplants are cool enough to handle, carefully slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out the flesh.
- Chop the flesh finely, and add to the onion mixture in the skillet.
- Stir in the cheese, salt, pepper and cinnamon, mixing well and cooking for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from the heat, and spoon and mound the eggplant mixture into the shells.
- Brush the tops of the filling with the egg yolks.
- Bake the eggplants for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, and serve warm.
eggplants, olive oil, tomatoes, onion, mozzarella cheese, salt, freshly ground black pepper, ground cinnamon, egg yolks
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/eggplant-stuffed-with-cheese/ (may not work)