Caprese-Stuffed Eggplant with Balsamic Drizzle
In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a dish that combines the fresh flavors of a salad with the tanginess of balsamic vinegar and the heartier qualities of eggplant, organic quinoa, and brown rice.
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 55 minutes
Serves: 4.
Directions
1. Heat grill for direct heat. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to hollow out eggplant, leaving 1/4-inch thick shell.
2. Chop eggplant pulp into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
4. Cook and stir eggplant, salt, and pepper until eggplant is tender and brown, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in Seeds of Change Quinoa and Brown Rice, 1 tablespoon basil and water; heat through.
6. Meanwhile, brush inside of eggplant halves with remaining 2 teaspoons oil; place cut side down on grill rack.
7. Cover and grill over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until eggplant is tender. Remove from grill.
8. Divide rice mixture between eggplant shells.
9. Arrange tomato halves and cheese over rice mixture.
10. Return to grill; cover and grill 3 to 5 minutes or just until cheese is warmed. Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with remaining basil.
*If fresh mozzarella is not available, use 4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese. Cut each slice in half and continue as directed.
Oven directions: Heat oven to 400°F. Place eggplant shells, cut side down, on foil-lined baking sheet. Roast 10 minutes or until shells are tender. Continue as directed above—except bake stuffed shells in oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is warm.