Moussaka-Style Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine) Recipe

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Moussaka-Style Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)
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Directions:

  1. Halve the eggplants lengthwise and score the interior of each half, leaving about a third of an inch thickness on the perimeter.
  2. Use a paring knife and a spoon to scoop out the interior of the eggplant, leaving a 'boat.'.
  3. Using a fork, pierce the skin in several places, liberally salt the halves and place them upside down on paper towels to drain for about 30 minutes.
  4. Chop the eggplant flesh into 1/2 cubes and set aside 4 cups of the cubes (reserve any excess for another recipe).
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  6. Wipe the eggplant shells out with paper towels, brush the skin lightly with a little olive oil, and place them on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake them until they are just tender (about ten minutes) then remove from the oven and set aside in a baking dish.
  8. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  9. Add the lamb and cook, breaking up the pieces, until lightly browned-about 5 minutes.
  10. Add the onion, garlic, 4 cups of eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is soft-about five more minutes.
  11. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, cloves, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne and cook until the mixture is fairly dry.
  12. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of the ricotta.
  13. Season to taste and spoon into the 4 eggplant halves.
  14. Place the remaining 1 and 1/3 cups of ricotta in a small bowl and stir in the nutmeg and enough milk until the consistency of the cheese mixture is spreadable.
  15. Spread it over the filled eggplant halves and sprinkle the tops with parmesan.
  16. Bake until the tops are very brown-25 to 35 minutes.
  17. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 589.54 Kcal (2468 kJ)
Calories from fat 373.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.47g 64%
Cholesterol 125.09mg 42%
Sodium 268.26mg 11%
Potassium 869.41mg 18%
Total Carbs 23.86g 8%
Sugars 13g 52%
Dietary Fiber 8.44g 34%
Protein 32.6g 65%
Vitamin C 44.3mg 74%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 13.8mg 77%
Calcium 359.8mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 105.62 Kcal (442 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.43g 64%
Cholesterol 22.41mg 42%
Sodium 48.06mg 11%
Potassium 155.77mg 18%
Total Carbs 4.27g 8%
Sugars 2.33g 52%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 34%
Protein 5.84g 65%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 74%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 25%
Iron 2.5mg 77%
Calcium 64.5mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.4
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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