Greek Cheese-Stuffed Eggplant Boats
Greek Cheese-Stuffed Eggplant Boats
Yield: 4 servings
Prep time: 40 minutes
Level: Easy
Ingredients:
2 medium eggplants, sliced in half lengthwise
Kosher salt and olive oil for sprinkling
Filling:
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
7 ounces Tnuva Sheep’s Milk Feta Cheese, crumbled
7 ounces Tnuva Cow’s Milk Feta Cheese in brine, grated
3.5 ounces Tnuva Edam Cheese slices, cut into small pieces
3-4 eggs, beaten
For sprinkling on top:
3.5 ounces Tnuva Edam Cheese slices, cut into small pieces
Garnish: Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 ⁰F. Scoop out the inside of the eggplants, chop and set aside in a bowl.
2. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the eggplant halves on top. Sprinkle with a little kosher salt and olive oil. Roast eggplant in the oven until soft. Remove from oven.
3. Saute the onion in olive oil until golden. Add the scooped-out, chopped eggplant and saute for a few minutes until soft, adding more olive oil if necessary.
4. Remove sautéed onion and eggplant from the pan, draining excess oil.
Add the cheeses and beaten eggs and mix together.
5. Stuff eggplant halves with the cheese mixture. Sprinkle Edam cheese on top and bake for half an hour, until golden. Garnish with fresh parsley.