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.
Ingredients
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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Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
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.
