Indulge in these delicious eggplant boats filled with a vibrant medley of grains, fresh vegetables, and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this recipe will impress your family and friends while nourishing your body!
Eggplant Boats with Grains recipe
Description
Indulge in these delicious eggplant boats filled with a vibrant medley of grains, fresh vegetables, and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this recipe will impress your family and friends while nourishing your body!
Ingredients for Eggplant Boats with Grains
Main Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation Steps
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Prepare the Eggplant
Cut the eggplant in half and scoop out the flesh, setting it aside. Season the hollowed eggplant halves with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Bake in the oven at 180°C for 15 minutes.
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Cook the Filling
While the eggplant is baking, chop the reserved flesh into small cubes. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in the remaining olive oil until soft. Add the diced eggplant and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Combine and Serve
Mix in the cooked grains, parsley, and cherry tomatoes with the sautéed mixture. Fill the baked eggplant halves with this grain salad and serve immediately.
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1768kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 43.8g68%
- Saturated Fat 6.2g31%
- Trans Fat 0.0g
- Sodium 42.7mg2%
- Potassium 3152.5mg91%
- Total Carbohydrate 303.7g102%
- Dietary Fiber 37.6g151%
- Sugars 24.5g
- Protein 46.8g94%
- Vitamin A 74.88 IU
- Vitamin C 45.92 mg
- Calcium 268.99 mg
- Iron 13.84 mg
- Vitamin D 0.00 IU
- Vitamin E 10.23 IU
- Vitamin K 167.45 mcg
- Thiamin 1.73 mg
- Riboflavin 0.89 mg
- Niacin 15.17 mg
- Vitamin B6 2.70 mg
- Folate 508.26 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg
- Phosphorus 1489.67 mg
- Magnesium 708.72 mg
- Zinc 10.60 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Feel free to experiment with different grains or add your favorite vegetables to the filling!
User Reviews
A nutritious and filling dish! Will definitely make it again.
Absolutely loved this recipe! It was easy to make and full of flavor.