Stuffed Tomatoes with Eggplant

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Roasted Eggplant Tomato Dolma

60 min. 4 serv.

10 ratings

This juicy stuffed tomato dish is the perfect Low Fat Low Carb dinner for you, your family or your guests. Pair it with a fresh green salad and you’ll feel balanced and healthy. As this takes a bit of time to prepare, it’s a great make-ahead recipe that you can just warm up when needed.

CALORIES: 230

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INGREDIENTS

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1 1/4 Tsp Sea salt, divided

1/2 Tsp Freshly-ground black pepper, divided

1/2 Pound Ground chicken, lean

2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 Large Eggplant

8 Medium Tomato

1 Medium Onion, grated

2 Garlic clove, finely chopped

1 Tsp Ground cumin

1/4 Cup Fresh mint, chopped

1/4 Cup Fresh parsley, chopped

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DIRECTIONS

step #1

Preheat oven to 400C. Meanwhile, coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Prick eggplant all over with a fork. Grill, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Cut the tops off tomatoes (reserve them). Scoop out the inner flesh with a spoon and place in a blender.

step #2

Add oil, ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and puree until smooth. Spread the sauce in the baking dish. Lightly sprinkle the insides of the tomatoes with ¼ teaspoon salt.

step #3

Once the eggplants are ready, transfer to a cutting board to cool, then peel. Place the eggplant in a food processor or blender to mash. In a large bowl, let it cool for 10 minutes.

step #4

In a non-sticky pan, cook chicken, onion, garlic cumin and the remaining ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper for 10 minutes. (We don't want it to be fully cooked).

step #5

Then, add to the large bowl with the eggplant; mix well.

step #6

Stuff the tomatoes with the filling and replace the tops. Place in the prepared baking dish.

step #7

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes more. Sprinkle with mint and parsley.

step #8

Ready to serve!

Did you know?

There are a number of benefits to bone health that come from eggplants. Phenolic compounds are what give eggplants their unique coloration and have also been linked to reduced signs of osteoporosis, stronger bones, and increased bone mineral density. Eggplants also have significant amounts of iron and calcium, which are integral to bone health and overall strength. The high amount of potassium in eggplants helps with the uptake of calcium, making eggplants a comprehensive and highly useful booster for osteoporosis and bone health.