Stuffed Eggplant

We u'sed to have this all the time as a child but I don't think I've made this for my family ever. So tonight is the night for something new.

Stuffed Eggplant

5 med eggplant

1 large onion, chopped

2 lbs ground turkey

Slap ya Mama seasoning to taste

Worchestire and pepper corn burger seasoning to taste

salt to taste

2 cups Panko bead crumbs

2 T. Colby jack cheese grated for each boat

1 T. Parmesan cheese for each boat

Slice eggplant long wise in half to make boats. Scoop out inside of eggplant leaving about 1/4" around the edges. Set aside

Spray large sauce pan with olive oil spray and turn on medium heat. Place chopped onion in pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender. Put ground turkey in sauce pan and cook until browned. Drain.

Put turkey mixture back into saucepan and add eggplant you scooped out of the center and seasonings. Cook until all is tender. I use my hand blender to make it smooth once eggplant is tender.

I used my broiler pan. Cover the bottom with water and place grill pan on top. Place each eggplant boat on the grill pan. Evenly fill each boat with the meat and eggplant filling. Cover with foil and cook in oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and top each boat with 2 T Colby jack and 1 T Parmesan cheese. Cook another 10 min. Serve and enjoy.

Servings per recipe: 10

Serving size: 1 boat

Calories per serving: 338 

Stuffed eggplant with a side of roasted Brussel sprouts (1 cup)
for a total of 410 cal)
Not a very colorful meal but very tasty