Stuffed eggplant, \"mimi's elegant\"

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 mediums Eggplants
2 Cloves garlic; crushed
1 Bay leaf
1 cup Chopped onion
2 mediums Green peppers
2 mediums Tomatoes; or 3 small
1 teaspoon Basil
¼ teaspoon Tarragon
¼ teaspoon Oregano
2 cups Ricotta cheese
½ cup Grated parmesan cheese
1 cup Fine dry breadcrumbs
Salt; to taste
Pepper; to taste
3 tablespoons Olive oil; for saut‚

Directions

Slice eggplants in half lengthwise, and bake them face-down on an oiled tray at 350_ for 20-25 minutes. Scoop out the insides and mince them.

Saut‚ eggplant insides with the onions, garlic, bay leaf and peppers until onions are clear. Combine with everything except half the parmesan and the bread crumbs. Let stand 20 minutes, then drain off all excess liquid.

Stuff the shells, Top with combined bread crumbs and remaining parmesan.

350_ oven for 35-40 minutes, uncovered.

Recipe by: Mollie Katzen, "Moosewood Cookbook" Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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