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Chef's Special: Stuffed Eggplant with Quinoa and Feta

Create a party on your plate with this stuffed eggplant, combined with quinoa and the creamy taste of feta. This dish is not only flavorful, but also packed with nutrients. It's a great way to start the day, have lunch, or serve as a side dish during dinner. No stress! It's easier to make than you think!

Prep time
45 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • large eggplants
  • cup quinoa
  • 200 grams feta cheese
  • red onion
  • cloves of garlic
  • bunch of fresh parsley
  •  Olive oil
  •  Salt and pepper
Nutrition facts
kcal 550
protein 20g
fat 20g
carbs 70g

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
  2. 2 Cut the eggplants in half and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Save the flesh.
  3. 3 Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package.
  4. 4 Finely chop the onion and garlic and sauté them in a pan with some olive oil.
  5. 5 Add the eggplant flesh and let it cook for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Add the cooked quinoa to the pan and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7 Fill the hollowed-out eggplants with the quinoa mixture and crumble the feta on top.
  8. 8 Place the stuffed eggplants in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. 9 Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. It will be perfect!