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Stuffed Eggplant Boats: the simple and tasty eggplant recipe

Name: Stuffed Eggplant Boats: the simple and tasty eggplant recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: medium eggplants, 2; eggs, 3; sliced scallions, 3 tbsp; chili flakes, 1/2 tsp; chicken seasoning, 1 tsp; carrot, zucchini, bell peppers chopped, to taste,; shredded cheese,

Total time: 45 Min

Difficulty: Low

Serves: 4 people

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Ingredients

medium eggplants

eggs

sliced scallions

3 tbsp

chili flakes

1/2 tsp

chicken seasoning

1 tsp

carrot, zucchini, bell peppers chopped, to taste

shredded cheese

These Stuffed Eggplant Boats are healthy and perfect for the summer. Made with protein-rich eggs, it’s a great way to use up leftover veggies in your pantry or fridge. The texture is juicy, and each bite is packed with Italian flavors and rich in vitamins! To make it, you simply mix your veggies of choice into a custard, pour in your eggplant boast, and bake until golden! Serve them as a satisfying side, or add meat and make it the main dish. It’s easy to customize it as you like — it will definitely be a hit with your guests!

How to make Stuffed Eggplant Boats

To prepare the eggplant, the flesh is scooped out to form a “boat”. The eggplants are salted and drizzled with olive oil, then baked. To make the filling, your veggies of choice are added to whisked eggs (the custard). This is then poured into the baked eggplant boats, topped with mozzarella and then baked until cooked through.

Tips for the Best Stuffed Eggplant Boats

These Stuffed Eggplant Boats are perfect for vegetarians, but if you want to make it vegan, omit the eggs, and use vegan cheese.

If you don’t have mozzarella, you can also use cheddar cheese, or feta cheese.

Stuffed Eggplant Boat Variations

– Use marinara sauce as a filling and add extra Panko breadcrumbs on top for extra crunch.

– Include browned ground turkey or beef to make a meaty main dish.

– Include quinoa, couscous or rice to stretch your meal.

– Sauté the eggplant you scooped out with onion and garlic, and use that as a filling. You can also add red pepper, and any other veggies you want.

– Fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme will go well with this dish. If you can’t find fresh herbs, feel free to use dry herbs. Just remember to use less, as they are stronger than the fresh variety!

– If you don’t like Italian flavors, you can also make Middle Eastern eggplant boats. Simply sauté ground beef with Ras el Hanout. Mix in feta cheese and fill the eggplants. Drizzle with yogurt and pine nuts before serving.

How to store Eggplant Parmesan Boats

Store the Eggplant Parmesan Boats in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also prepare the eggplant boats ahead of time. Pre-bake your eggplants, and mix your veggies. Add to the custard on the day you want to serve it and bake.