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Jordanian Cheese-stuffed Eggplant
Photo: Joseph Gonzalez

Jordanian Cheese-stuffed Eggplant

13 ingredients 10 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

971
Calories
36g
Protein
37g
Fat
128g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Peanut 1 oz (28g) 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Mushroom 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Marjoram not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 (1 pound) eggplants
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • 1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons snipped parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Cut eggplants lengthwise into halves.

2

Cut out and cube enough eggplant from shells to measure about 4 cups, leaving a 1/2-inch wall on side and bottom of each shell; reserve shells.

3

Cook and stir eggplant cubes, onion and garlic in oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 5 minutes.

4

Add remaining ingredients except reserved shells and cheese.

5

Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes.

6

Place eggplant shells in ungreased shallow pan; spoon peanut mixture into shells.

7

Sprinkle cheese over filled shells.

8

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F until eggplant is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

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Category:Jordanian Recipes

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Category:Jordanian Appetizers

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