Eggplant Gondola Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Protein
Herbs and Spices
Liquids
Cheese
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Eggplants
Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/2-inch of the shell. Set aside the flesh for later use.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the red bell pepper, zucchini, onion, and garlic finely. Set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet with the meat. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Then add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- 5
Combine with Tomato Sauce
Stir in the reserved eggplant flesh, tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
- 6
Stuff the Eggplants
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Stuff the hollowed eggplant halves with the meat and vegetable mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
- 7
Top with Cheese
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of the stuffed eggplants.
- 8
Bake
Place the stuffed eggplants on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove the eggplant gondolas from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
