Eggplant Special

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Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 1/4 c. fine dry bread crumbs
  • 3/4 lb. ground beef
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cut eggplant lengthwise; scoop out inside, leaving a 3/4-inch shell.
  2. Place shells on slightly oiled shallow pan.
  3. Chop eggplant pulp.
  4. Cook in butter until clear.
  5. Add onion and garlic; cool. Add bread crumbs, ground beef and egg; season with salt and pepper.
  6. Mound eggplant shells with mixture; brush lightly with oil.
  7. Sprinkle with additional bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Bake at 325° for 45 minutes.
  8. Serve with chili sauce or hot catsup.
  9. Serves 4.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

975 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.1g 46% DV
Total Fat 67.1g 86% DV
Carbs 70.9g 26% DV
Fiber 3.8g 13% DV
Sugar 5.4g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10538.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 554.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 162.3mg 54% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34.8mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 21.6mg 24% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 332.8mg 26% DV
Iron 4.8mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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