Melanzane ripiene alla calabrese AL FORNO BUONISSIME!

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: lentils

Chickpeas provide protein while being lower in fat.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: omit

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative.

Cut the eggplants in half and scoop out the insides to create a shell.

Prepare the filling by mixing stale bread, eggs, mixed cheese, diced potatoes, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

Stuff the eggplant shells with the filling mixture.

In a pan, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until translucent.

Add the tomato passata to the pan and let it simmer.

Place the stuffed eggplants in the pan with the tomato sauce and cook until the eggplants are tender.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary