Greek Eggplant with Bread Stuffing

Name: Greek Eggplant with Bread Stuffing
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped; One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried; 4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium eggplant, peeled or not, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups); 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

December 9, 2011

This is a complete and hearty vegetarian meal. To make this meal vegan, just omit the feta cheese or use a soy or rice cheese substitute. Try this dish with mozzarella cheese for a different flavor combination.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 2

Ingredients

Olive oil spray

/2 medium onion, finely chopped

/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped

One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained

tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried

4 to 6

garlic cloves, minced

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

/2 cup bread crumbs

Freshly ground black pepper

medium eggplant, peeled or not, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)

ounces feta cheese, crumbled

One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

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Preparation

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Step 2
Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, mix the onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, oregano, garlic, parsley, and bread crumbs. Season with pepper to taste.
Step 4
Arrange half of the eggplant in a layer in the pot.
Step 5
Blanket with half of the feta, spoon in half the bread crumb mixture, and top with half of the chickpeas.
Step 6
Repeat the layers with the rest of the ingredients.
Step 7
Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.
nutrition information
Step 8
Calories: 535
Step 9
Protein: 24g
Step 10
Carbohydrates: 71g
Step 11
Fat: 16g
Step 12
Cholesterol: 30mg
Step 13
Sodium: 178mg
Step 14
Fiber: 21g

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