Name: Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium eggplant (halved); ½ cup quinoa (uncooked); 1 onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); ½ cup walnuts (finely chopped); ¼ teaspoon cumin; salt and pepper (to taste); handful parsley (fresh, chopped); ¼ cup yoghurt (plain)

Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant

Quinoa stuffed eggplant is a delicious and nutritious dish where eggplants are hollowed out and filled with a tasty mixture of quinoa, vegetables, herbs, and spices. It's a flavorful and filling vegetarian or vegan meal that's great for lunch or dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine International, Vegan

Servings servings

Calories 421 kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium eggplant halved
½ cup quinoa uncooked
1 onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
½ cup walnuts finely chopped
¼ teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper to taste
handful parsley fresh, chopped
¼ cup yoghurt plain

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Instructions

Cook Eggplants and Quinoa:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees, line a baking sheet. Take the halved eggplants and gently mark it by crossing with a fork. Gently brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Place the eggplants in the baking sheet and cut side down, roast for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.

Prepare Filling/Topping:

Meanwhile prepare the filling. Heat remaining oil in a skillet. Add the onion and garlic, sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. To this add the cooked quinoa, finely chopped walnuts. Now add the cumin, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine the taste. Set aside.

Assemble Stuffed Eggplant:

When the eggplants are done with cooking, place it into a serving plate. Fill in with the prepared eggplant mixture and top with chopped parsley and yoghurt. Enjoy with some slices of tomato and onion.

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Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 44g (15%)Protein: 11g (22%)Fat: 25g (38%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Cholesterol: 3mg (1%)Sodium: 20mg (1%)Potassium: 1041mg (30%)Fiber: 13g (54%)Sugar: 14g (16%)Vitamin A: 101IU (2%)Vitamin C: 10mg (12%)Calcium: 98mg (10%)Iron: 3mg (17%)

Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword eggplant, vegan

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