Greek Baked Eggplant

15 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplant, halved lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stick celery, trimmed and finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tsp finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 medium plum tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon peel
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2/3 cup pitted black olives, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two baking pans with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    Using a small knife, cut a 1/4-inch border inside each eggplant half. Scoop out the flesh without breaking the skin. Reserve flesh for another use. Place eggplant shells, cut-side-up on prepared pans. Cover with foil. Bake 25 mins.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, heat half the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook onion, celery, garlic and oregano, stirring, 3 mins or until soft. Add pepper; cook, stirring, 3 mins or until soft. Stir in tomato, and lemon peel and juice. Remove from heat. Stir in feta and olives; season to taste.
  4. 4
    Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and parsley in a medium bowl; season to taste.
  5. 5
    Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.
  6. 6
    Spoon pepper mixture into eggplant halves; top with breadcrumb mixture. Bake 25 mins or until eggplant is tender. Drizzle with remaining oil before serving.

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