Stuffed Baby Eggplant

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Prepare eggplants by slicing them in half lengthwise.
3. 3
   Scoop out the inside of the eggplant and cut into cubes.
4. 4
   Lay cubes on several paper towels and squeeze any moisture out of them by hand.
5. 5
   Boil shells in a large stockpot for 2 minutes and allow to cool.
6. 6
   Place a tablespoon of olive oil in a hot skillet. Add eggplant, onion, and garlic and saute.
7. 7
   In a large mixing bowl, stir the saute mixture into the remaining ingredients and combine well. Add a second tablespoon of water if mixture is too dry. If mixture is too loose, add more bread crumbs.
8. 8
   Fill the cooled eggplant shells with the mixture.
9. 9
   Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a hot skillet. Place eggplants top side down in skillet and brown over medium heat.
10. 10
    Place browned stuffed baby eggplants in a baking dish.
11. 11
    Drizzle with remaining olive oil and bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.