Eggplant with Mushroom Stuffing

Vegetarian
Health score
11%
Eggplant with Mushroom Stuffing
35 min.
2
552kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and vegetarian-friendly main dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than this mouth-watering Eggplant with Mushroom Stuffing! This delectable recipe, which serves two, can be ready in just 35 minutes, making it a fantastic option for busy weeknights or a quick weekend meal. With a total calorie count of 552 kcal, it's a satisfying and flavorful choice without being overly heavy.

The star of this recipe is the versatile eggplant, which is hollowed out and filled with a savory mushroom stuffing. To ensure a tender result, the eggplant pulp is briefly salted and then sautéed with onions in butter until perfectly tender. This is then mixed with soft breadcrumbs, more mushrooms, fresh parsley, and a dash of pepper for a well-rounded flavor profile. The stuffed eggplants are then baked to perfection, with a final sprinkle of shredded Swiss cheese to melt on top, creating a bubbly, golden finish that's impossible to resist.

Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or just looking to enjoy a meat-free meal, this Eggplant with Mushroom Stuffing is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation. Serve it as a main course or dinner, and prepare to be amazed by its simplicity and deliciousness. So grab your frying pan, baking dish, and a few other essential tools, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup breadcrumbs soft
  • 0.3 cup butter cubed
  • small eggplant 
  • 0.5 cup mushrooms fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup mushrooms fresh chopped
  • tablespoon parsley fresh minced
  • small onion chopped
  • Dash pepper 
  • tablespoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup swiss cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • colander

Directions

  1. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in.-thick shell. Set shell aside. Chop pulp; place in a colander over a plate.
  2. Sprinkle with salt; let stand for 30 minutes. Blot moisture with a paper towel.
  3. In a skillet, saute eggplant pulp and onion in butter until tender.
  4. Add the bread crumbs, mushrooms, parsley and pepper. Spoon into eggplant shells.
  5. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish.
  6. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories552kcal
Protein12.05%
Fat54.13%
Carbs33.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
131
Glycemic Load
3.19
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.429565372674%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
196.23mg
Apigenin
4.31mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.75mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.31mg
Quercetin
7.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:552.19kcal
27.61%
Fat:34.16g
52.55%
Saturated Fat:20.11g
125.66%
Carbohydrates:48.02g
16.01%
Net Carbohydrates:38.17g
13.88%
Sugar:13.06g
14.51%
Cholesterol:86.12mg
28.71%
Sodium:4026.59mg
175.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:17.11g
34.23%
Manganese:0.99mg
49.56%
Vitamin K:46.07µg
43.88%
Fiber:9.85g
39.38%
Vitamin B1:0.54mg
36.14%
Calcium:356.47mg
35.65%
Selenium:23.96µg
34.22%
Phosphorus:336.24mg
33.62%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.99%
Vitamin B3:6mg
30.01%
Folate:114.85µg
28.71%
Potassium:845.97mg
24.17%
Copper:0.47mg
23.7%
Vitamin A:1155.31IU
23.11%
Vitamin B5:1.78mg
17.84%
Vitamin B6:0.35mg
17.75%
Vitamin B12:1.02µg
17.08%
Magnesium:67.95mg
16.99%
Zinc:2.5mg
16.66%
Iron:3mg
16.64%
Vitamin C:11.3mg
13.69%
Vitamin E:1.57mg
10.45%