Berenjenas Rellenas

Berenjenas Rellenas is a delightful Spanish breakfast dish featuring tender eggplants stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat, spices, and cheese, making it a perfect keto-friendly meal. This dish combines rich flavors and textures, providing a satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplants
• 200 grams ground beef or pork
• 1 small onion - finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic - minced
• 100 grams diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 50 grams green bell pepper - finely chopped
• 50 grams grated Manchego cheese
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1 cm of the skin intact to form a shell. Salt the insides and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
4. Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture is well combined and heated through.
6. Chop the scooped-out eggplant flesh and add it to the skillet, mixing thoroughly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Stuff the eggplant shells with the meat mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
8. Top each stuffed eggplant half with grated Manchego cheese.
9. Place the stuffed eggplants on a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and the cheese is golden.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from eggplants which promote heart health.
• High protein content supports muscle growth and repair.

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