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Eggplant Boats


                               Stufed with Quinoa,
           Vegetarian
                                  Tomato, and Feta




                       This recipe is a great one to get the kids involved. They will love
                       these eggplant “boats” and they can help scoop out the eggplant
                       halves, make the stufng mixture, and load it into the boats.

                       Make-Ahead Tip: The eggplants can be stufed and refrigerated
                       the day before to help save on time during the week. Let them stand
                       at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
                       2 small eggplants, trimmed and   1 tomato, chopped
                          cut in half lengthwise     1 (15-ounce) can cannellini
                       3 tablespoons avocado oil        beans, drained and rinsed
                       1 teaspoon salt               2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
                       1 teaspoon freshly ground     1 tablespoon chopped
                          black pepper                  fresh oregano
                       1 cup quinoa                  6 ounces crumbled
                       2 garlic cloves, minced          feta cheese
                       1.  Preheat the oven to 350°F.
                       2.  Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
                       3.  Meanwhile, scoop the “meat” from the eggplants and place it
                         in a medium bowl. Rub the insides of the eggplant boats with
                         1 tablespoon of oil, and sprinkle with  ⁄ 2 teaspoon each of salt
                                                        1
                         and pepper.
                       4.  Prepare the quinoa according to the package directions. Drain,
                         and keep warm.
                       5.  In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
                         Add the garlic and the eggplant “meat.” Cook for 7 to 8 minutes,
                         stirring occasionally, until tender.











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