Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Rounds

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut out a round hole in the eggplant rounds, leaving a small edge.
  3. 3Set the eggplant edges onto the sheet pan spread out, then chop the middle parts into small cubes.
  4. 4Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, add the eggplant and the onion and sauté for about 10-12 minutes until tender and cooked.
  5. 5Add the salt, pepper and spinach and continue to sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until spinach is completely wilted.
  6. 6Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
  7. 7Add the mixture to a mixing bowl, then add the feta, mozzarella and Parmesan and mix to combine.
  8. 8Add the egg and mix to combine.
  9. 9Add the mixture to the eggplant round edges on the sheet pan. Make sure to fill them completely.
  10. 10Brush the edges with more olive oil.
  11. 11Place into the oven for 25-27 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 4 oz baby spinach
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg

Equipment

knifecookie cutterpanmixing bowlsheet panparchment paperwooden spoonbrush