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These recipes offer a delicious mix of new and old world flavors. From the kitchens of my mother and grandmother in Transylvania to the new fusion mixes from my home kitchen in Canada. I have been inspired by the fickle tastes of my children ( vegetarian, pescatarian or whichever way the wind may blow) and my desire to become healthier without compromising taste. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I have enjoyed writing it. Leave me comments and your favorite recipes!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

STUFFED EGGPLANT PARMESAN

 We like eggplant; but usually grill it or I make it with olive oil and onion. I wanted to try something new this time.

 Before baking; I put parsley on the top too. I like the green parsley on the red tomato sauce.





After taking out from the oven. 




Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium eggplants, cut in half
lengthwise and hollowed out to 1/4 inch
flesh rim
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano

freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1.    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2.    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Roughly chop eggplant centers, and add to pan with onion, garlic, oregano, and pepper. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Spoon mixture back into eggplant, and sprinkle each with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and parsley. Place in a shallow baking dish, and cover with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.
3.    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until eggplant is fork-tender and cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.

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