Main mealLow carb, high fatBalancedMediterraneanBeef€€
Juicy Baked Eggplants with Ground Meat and Melted Mozzarella
Discover the best recipe for baked eggplants with ground meat, full of flavor yet light. The perfect combination of Mediterranean spices and a juicy filling for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Prep time20 min
Cook time40 min
Total time60 min
Servings4
Recipe
For the eggplants
For the filling
Per servingTotal
Calories:401.6 kcal1606.3 kcal
Protein:37.4 g149.4 g
Carbohydrates:33.3 g133 g
Fiber:14.6 g58.5 g
Water:516.5 ml2065.9 ml
Fat:14.6 g58.3 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:17.7 g70.8 g
Saturated fat:4.7 g18.6 g
Cholesterol:71.8 mg287 mg
Sodium:450 mg1799.9 mg
Potassium:1565.7 mg6262.7 mg
Calcium:462.4 mg1849.7 mg
Iron:5 mg20 mg
Magnesium:107.6 mg430.2 mg
Zinc:7.2 mg28.8 mg
Phosphorus:565 mg2259.9 mg
Vitamin C:27.2 mg108.9 mg
Vitamin A:88.1 µg352.5 µg
Vitamin D:0.1 µg0.4 µg
Vitamin B12:2.6 µg10.2 µg
Instructions
- 1Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise. Carefully score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern (without cutting through the skin). Salt them and let sit for 15 minutes to release water, then pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2Drizzle the eggplants with olive oil and bake in an oven preheated to 200 °C for 20 minutes, until softened.
- 3Meanwhile, in a pan, sauté the chopped onion in oil until translucent. Add the ground meat and cook until browned.
- 4Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the softened flesh from the baked eggplants (leaving a 1 cm thick border). Chop the flesh and add it to the meat in the pan.
- 5Stir the crushed garlic, tomato paste, and all the spices into the pan. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, so the flavors combine and the liquid reduces slightly.
- 6Fill the hollowed-out eggplants with the meat mixture and sprinkle sliced mozzarella on top.
- 7Return to the oven for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and melted. Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutritional benefits
Thanks to the high fiber content in eggplants and quality proteins, this meal contributes to a long-lasting feeling of fullness and supports muscle recovery after physical activity.
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