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Baked Stuffed Eggplant

An Italian-inspired eggplant recipe with shredded chicken.
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Baked Stuffed Eggplant
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants 800 g
  • 2 teaspoons of olive oil 10 ml
  • 300 g of cooked and shredded chicken breast
  • 1 medium onion chopped (160 g)
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can 400 g of crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste 30 g
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 5 fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Low-fat cheese optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Prepare the eggplants: Cut the eggplants lengthwise and make crosswise cuts in the flesh with a knife, making sure not to pierce the skin. Brush them with olive oil and place them on a baking tray.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Prepare the filling: While the eggplants are baking, heat a little oil in a pan. Sauté the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
  • Season: Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Fill the eggplants: Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh of the eggplants, leaving a 1 cm border to maintain their shape. If desired, sprinkle low-fat cheese on top.
  • Bake again: Place the stuffed eggplants on the tray and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese (if used) melts.

Notes

2 WW Points per serving. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 908g | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 2877mg | Potassium: 2136mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 30g | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 4.5mg