Ina Garten Stuffed Eggplant Recipe
The Ina Garten Stuffed Eggplant Recipe is pure comfort food. It’s warm, flavorful, and full of healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tomato diced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut eggplants in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the flesh carefully.
- Chop the scooped flesh finely.
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft.
- Add chopped eggplant and tomato.
- Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
- Mix in breadcrumbs and cheese.
- Fill eggplant shells with the mixture.
- Place in a baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm, glossy eggplants.
- Don’t overbake; keep them tender.
- Add chili flakes for spice.
- Use mozzarella for extra cheese pull.
- Serve warm for best taste.