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Baked Eggplant with Ground Turkey


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Smart Balance

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Description: 

This satisfying dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for dinner. It is good for a group or can be frozen in airtight containers in individual portions. The spices included in this dish make the overall flavor rich and unique.


Difficulty: Medium

Course: Dinner

Main Ingredient: Turkey

Smart Balance Product: 
Smart Balance® Omega Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Ingredients: 

4 cups thinly sliced eggplant
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic
5-second spray Smart Balance® Cooking Spray
12 ounces ground turkey
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup water


Prep Time: 

20 minutes


Cook Time: 

1 hour


Yield/Notes: 

Serves: 4

[Smart Balance addition] – Smart Balance estimates the following nutritional content for this user-created recipe:

Nutrients
Calories: 194
Fat, g: 7
Saturated fat, g: 1.9
Total sugars, g: 3
Calcium, mg: 51
Sodium, mg: 393
Fiber, g: 5
Carbohydrate, g: 15
Protein, g: 19

STEP 1:

  

Heat oven to 375ªF. Heat a large heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat.

STEP 2:

  

Coat eggplant, onion and garlic with Smart Balance® Cooking Spray. Place on a sheet tray and cook in oven for 15 minutes.
Remove garlic from tray and allow to cool. Mince garlic before tossing in with eggplant and onion.

STEP 3:

  

Cook turkey in skillet, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in oregano, cinnamon, cumin, salt and pepper to taste.

STEP 4:

  

Coat a 9-inch x 9-inch x 9-inch pan with Smart Balance® Cooking Spray. Pour in 1/2 cup tomato sauce and top with 1/2 eggplant mixture, 1/2 turkey mixture and 1/2 eggplant mixture. Pour in remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Pour 1/2 cup water around the edges.

STEP 5:

  

Bake in oven for 40 minutes.