Caprese-Stuffed Eggplant

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We took all the elements of a classic caprese--tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar--and stuffed them inside a fresh-baked eggplant. The result is a perfect vegetarian, late-summer dinner everyone will enjoy.

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Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant (1 pound)

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved

  • 2 ½ ounces fresh mozzarella, diced

  • 2 tablespoons best-quality balsamic vinegar, divided

  • 1 sprig Thinly sliced basil leaves for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, hollow out the eggplant, leaving a shell about 1/4 inch thick. Dice the flesh and set aside. Brush the hollowed-out eggplant halves with 1 tablespoon oil. Place the halves cut-side down on a baking sheet; roast until tender, about 15 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced eggplant, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, until tender and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes, mozzarella,1 tablespoon vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

  4. Divide the mixture between the roasted eggplant halves. Bake until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and sprinkle with basil, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

183 Calories
14g Fat
10g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 stuffed eggplant
Calories 183
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 6g 11%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Vitamin A 642IU 13%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Folate 34mcg 8%
Sodium 416mg 18%
Calcium 141mg 11%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 6%
Potassium 391mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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