Stuffed Eggplant
Recipe Tags:
eggplant | low carb | pork rinds | recipe | recipes | stuffed
Prep Time:
45 minutes
Serves:
4
Ingredients
- Stuffed Eggplant:
• 1/4 cup Southern Recipe Pork Rinds, crumbled
• 1 egg
• 1 large eggplant
• 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 small red pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped
• 1 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano, divided
• 1 (15 oz.) can chopped tomatoes, drained well
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cut the eggplant in half and scoop out the center, leaving enough meat inside the skin so that it holds its shape when baked. Boil the scooped-out center part until very soft, about 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan heat 1-tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Add the seasoned ground beef to the pan and saute until all of its liquid is evaporated and the beef begins to brown slightly. Drain the beef, removing the extra, unnecessary fat. Let cool briefly and chop the cooked beef so that there are no large chunks of meat.
In another medium saute pan over medium heat add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and saute the onions, peppers and garlic together.
In a bowl mix together the cooked eggplant, vegetables, cooked beef, herbs, 1 cup of the cheese, pork rind crumbs, and the egg.
Fill the scooped-out eggplant halves with this mixture, dividing it evenly between the 2 halves.Top with chopped tomatoes and the remaining pork rinds.
Recipe Category:
Appetizer