Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Rounds by @starinfinitefood

52 min

4 servings

🍆

450 g

Eggplant

🧅

200 g

Yellow onion

🫒

45 ml

Olive oil

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Pepper

🥬

110 g

Baby spinach

🧀

150 g

Feta cheese

🧀

110 g

Mozzarella cheese

🧀

50 g

Parmesan cheese

🥚

50 g

Egg

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line the sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. Slice
    • eggplant

    Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) thick rounds. Cut a circular center from each round, leaving a narrow eggplant border.

  3. Arrange
    • eggplant

    Arrange the hollow eggplant rounds in a single layer on the lined sheet pan. Chop the removed eggplant centers into small cubes.

  4. Heat
    • olive oil
    • eggplant
    • yellow onion

    Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped eggplant and yellow onion for 10–12 minutes until tender.

  5. Add
    • salt
    • baby spinach

    Add the salt, black pepper, and baby spinach to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted.

  6. Cool
    • Eggplant
    • Yellow onion

    Remove the vegetable mixture from the heat. Let it cool for 10 minutes.

  7. Transfer
    • feta cheese
    • mozzarella cheese
    • Parmesan cheese

    Transfer the cooled vegetable mixture to the mixing bowl. Add feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.

  8. Mix
    • egg

    Mix the filling until the cheeses are evenly distributed. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.

  9. Spoon
    • eggplant

    Spoon the filling into each hollow eggplant round. Press lightly to fill each round completely.

  10. Bake
    • olive oil
    • Eggplant

    Brush the exposed eggplant edges with additional olive oil. Bake for 25–27 minutes until the tops are golden and the eggplant is tender.

  11. Brush
    • Olive oil

    Brush the edges with more olive oil, then place into the oven for 25-27 minutes.

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Rounds by @starinfinitefood

52 min

4 servings

🍆

450 g

Eggplant

🧅

200 g

Yellow onion

🫒

45 ml

Olive oil

🧂

3 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Pepper

🥬

110 g

Baby spinach

🧀

150 g

Feta cheese

🧀

110 g

Mozzarella cheese

🧀

50 g

Parmesan cheese

🥚

50 g

Egg

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line the sheet pan with parchment paper.

    🍳sheet pan
    📜parchment paper
  2. Step 2/11

    Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) thick rounds. Cut a circular center from each round, leaving a narrow eggplant border.

    🍆eggplant
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🍪cookie cutter
  3. Step 3/11

    Arrange the hollow eggplant rounds in a single layer on the lined sheet pan. Chop the removed eggplant centers into small cubes.

    🍆eggplant
    🍳sheet pan
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  4. Step 4/11

    Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped eggplant and yellow onion for 10–12 minutes until tender.

    🫒olive oil
    🍆eggplant
    🧅yellow onion
    🍳skillet
    🥄spatula
  5. Step 5/11

    Add the salt, black pepper, and baby spinach to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted.

    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥬baby spinach
    🍳skillet
    🥄spatula
  6. Step 6/11

    Remove the vegetable mixture from the heat. Let it cool for 10 minutes.

    🍳skillet
  7. Step 7/11

    Transfer the cooled vegetable mixture to the mixing bowl. Add feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.

    🧀feta cheese
    🧀mozzarella cheese
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
  8. Step 8/11

    Mix the filling until the cheeses are evenly distributed. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated.

    🥚egg
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
  9. Step 9/11

    Spoon the filling into each hollow eggplant round. Press lightly to fill each round completely.

    🍆eggplant
    🍳sheet pan
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula
  10. Step 10/11

    Brush the exposed eggplant edges with additional olive oil. Bake for 25–27 minutes until the tops are golden and the eggplant is tender.

    🫒olive oil
    🍳sheet pan
    🖌️pastry brush
  11. Step 11/11

    Brush the edges with more olive oil, then place into the oven for 25-27 minutes.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Fats and Oils, Seasonings, Dairy, Eggs

Ingredients

Eggplant, Yellow onion, Olive oil, Salt, Pepper, Baby spinach, Feta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Egg

Notes

Eggplant (large, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds), Yellow onion (large, chopped), Olive oil (plus more for brushing tops), Pepper (to taste), Feta cheese (crumbled), Mozzarella cheese (shredded), Parmesan cheese (shredded)

Allergens

Milk, Eggs

Dietetics

Calories

355 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 18g, Fat: 26g, Saturated fat: 12g, Carbohydrates: 16g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 470mg, Potassium: 520mg, Sodium: 760mg, Iron: 2.3mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 280µg RAE, Vitamin C: 13mg, Vitamin K: 185µg, Folate: 95µg DFE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

25 minutes

Cooking

27 minutes

Overall

52 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

sheet pan, parchment paper, cookie cutter, chef's knife, cutting board, skillet, mixing bowl, spatula, pastry brush

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Lunch, Meatless Monday, Holiday Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Caramelized, Golden, Melty

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Salty, Earthy, Rich

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until hot throughout), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Reheat in the oven for best texture)