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Eggplant Boats with Grains recipe

Eggplant Boats with Grains

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!

Ratings 4.5 from 2 votes
Cooking Method
Cuisine ,
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins
Cooking Temp 180  °C
Servings 2
Estimated Cost $  10
Calories 200
Best Season Summer
Dietary Vegan
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
  • 1 cup Mixed grains
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 unit Eggplant
  • 0.5 unit Onion (medium) ((about 70g))
  • 1 unit Garlic clove ((medium, about 3g))
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley
  • 5 units Cherry tomatoes ((about 10g))
Instructions
    Preparation Steps
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Nutrition Facts

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!

Keywords: eggplant, grains, healthy, vegetarian, Mediterranean
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