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Shrimp Stuffed Eggplant

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Entree
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium eggplants cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth more if needed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb. peeled tomatoes coarsely chopped (or 1 can stewed tomatoes)
  • 2 teaspoons chives or scallions chopped
  • 1/4 cup black olives pitted and halved
  • 1 lb. cooked shrimp thawed and drained (can be chopped if you like)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Scoop out eggplant meat leaving a 1/2 inch thick shell.
  3. Set shells aside. Chop eggplant flesh.
  4. Heat chicken stock in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  5. Stir in garlic and eggplant flesh. Cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until eggplant is soft, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in tomatoes, chives and olives. Increase heat to medium high and simmer 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in shrimp.
  7. Spoon filling into eggplant shells. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until top is brown and bubbly.
  8. Phase 3 Variation: Melt no-salt added swiss cheese on top.