Sicilian Stuffed Eggplant ~ “Buttoned Up”

Sicilian Stuffed Eggplant is a hearty, vegetarian dish rich in taste, texture and aroma.

Small- to medium-sized eggplant are lightly stuffed with a flavorful mixture of breadcrumbs, pecorino cheese, onions, garlic and herbs, then browned and cooked in a savory homemade tomato sauce until melt-in-your-mouth tender.

Ingredients

For The Stuffing: Breadcrumbs Pecorino Cheese Yellow Onion Parsley

1.

Rinse and dry the eggplant. Then, make the stuffing by mixing all stuffing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

2.

Then, “stuff” the eggplant. Starting with the tip of a sharp knife, make 3 to 4 or more (depending on the eggplant size) slits around the outside surface of each eggplant.

3.

Stuff stuff some of the breadcrumb stuffing in each.

4.

Next, sear the stuffed eggplants. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the stuffed eggplants in the pan and sear each on multiple sides.

5.

Once all eggplant have been seared, transfer the eggplant to a dish and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium low and wipe the pan clean with paper towels.

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