Stuffed Eggplant Pockets

The Stuffed Eggplant Pockets is a dish that enchants the senses, presenting a perfect combination of colors, flavors, and textures. The eggplants, carefully hollowed and cooked to achieve a soft yet firm texture, serve as a shell for a rich and creamy filling.

The filling, an explosion of Mediterranean flavors, is composed of a savory mix that combines the freshness and sweetness of the tomato with the enveloping softness of mozzarella, creating a perfect balance of taste and texture. The finely grated Parmesan, carefully mixed, adds a note of saltiness and a slight crunch, elevating the dish to a higher dimension of gastronomic pleasure.

Once stuffed, the eggplants are baked, allowing the flavors to blend and intensify, while the surface is slightly gratinated, creating a golden and inviting crust. The dish is served hot, with the pockets revealing a soft and stringy heart, releasing an irresistible aroma that anticipates the delight that awaits each bite.

Ideal to serve as a side dish but also as a main course.

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Stuffed Eggplant Pockets
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Cheap
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Electric oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Spring, Summer

Ingredients for preparation

  • 4 eggplants
  • 5.3 oz mozzarella
  • 1.4 oz grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste salt
  • to taste extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste breadcrumbs
  • to taste basil

Tools

  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Baking tray
  • 1 Baking paper
  • 1 Spoon

Steps for preparing stuffed eggplant pockets

SEE THE VIDEO RECIPE FOR PERFECT PREPARATION

Wash the eggplants under running water and dry them with a cloth or paper towel.

Cut them in half lengthwise but do not split them completely. See video.

Place them on a baking tray covered with baking paper and make deep cross cuts on the surface.

Bake at 392°F for 20-30 minutes. Until cooked in a static oven or air fryer at 392°F for 15 minutes.

Once cooked, mash all the pulp with a fork, salt, and add two tablespoons of sauce to each, stuff with plenty of chopped mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and a sprinkle of breadcrumbs.

Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and bake again at 392°F for another 10 minutes in a static oven or for 5 minutes in an air fryer or until lightly browned.

After cooking, let it rest for a few minutes and add some basil leaves.

Serve hot and stringy and …

  • Stuffed Eggplant Pockets
  • Enjoy your taste from Barbara!

Storage and Tips

Choose fresh, medium-sized eggplants for optimal preparation.

Store in the fridge for two days in an airtight container.

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The name "Healthy Recipes" comes from the idea of healthy and genuine eating, without being either vegetarian or vegan. It is a collection of simple recipes accessible to everyone, low in fat, based on vegetables, fruits, and selected ingredients.

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