Italian Eggplant with Millet and Pepper Stuffing

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Italian Eggplant with Millet and Pepper Stuffing
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1/4
cup uncooked millet

1/4
cup chopped red bell pepper, divided

1/4
cup chopped green bell pepper, divided

2
small eggplants (about 3/4 pound total)

1
teaspoon olive oil

1
clove garlic, minced

1-1/2
cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2
teaspoon ground cumin

1/2
teaspoon dried oregano

1/8
teaspoon red pepper flakes



Preparation:
1.
Cook and stir millet in large heavy skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until golden. Transfer to small bowl; set aside.

2.
Cut eggplants lengthwise into halves. Scoop out flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch-thick shell. Reserve shells; chop eggplant flesh. Combine 1 teaspoon red bell pepper and 1 teaspoon green bell pepper in small bowl; set aside.

3.
Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add chopped eggplant, remaining red and green bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir about 8 minutes or until eggplant is tender.

4.
Stir in toasted millet, chicken broth, cumin, oregano and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, 35 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed and millet is tender. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour 1 cup water into 8-inch square baking pan.

5.
Fill reserved eggplant shells with eggplant-millet mixture. Sprinkle shells with reserved chopped bell peppers, pressing in lightly. Carefully place filled shells in prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes or until heated through.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/2 eggplant with stuffing
Fiber 7 g
Carbohydrate 20 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 3 g
Calories from Fat 18 %
Calories 122
Protein 6 g
Sodium 99 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 1
Starch 1
Fat 1/2


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