Lean & Green Healthy Stuffed Eggplant with Cauliflower Rice & Shrimp
- 1Lean
- 3Green
- 2Healthy Fat
- 3Condiment
Need a quick and easy appetizer? Then you have got to try this Stuffed Eggplant with Cauliflower Rice & Shrimp recipe. Our house can not get enough of them!
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Introduction
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein, selenium, vitamin B12 and iodine. These nutrients are essential for good health and play a role in everything from tissue growth to energy production. Shrimp is also low in calories and fat compared to other seafood like salmon or tuna, making it an ideal meal option if you're watching your weight or trying to lose some pounds. If you're looking for ways to add more shrimp into your diet without breaking the bank on fancy dinners out at trendy restaurants—or even just getting bored with your usual order of chicken fingers—then look no further than these seven reasons why it's time we all started adding some shellfish into our lives!
Shrimp is low in fat and calories.
Shrimp is low in fat and calories, providing just 90 calories per 4-ounce serving. This makes it a great choice for people who are watching their weight or who want to add more protein to their diets.
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Lean & Green Stuffed Eggplant with Cauliflower Rice & Shrimp Ingredients
- 2 medium Eggplant
- 1/2 tsp Salt Divided
- 21/2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Divided
- 13/4 lbs Raw Shrimp
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 cup Frozen Riced Cauliflower
- 3 stalk Scallions Minced
- 1/2 cup Low-fat Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
Lean & Green Stuffed Eggplant with Cauliflower Rice & Shrimp Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450*F.
- Cut each eggplant into 8, 11/2- to 3-inch rounds. Hollow out the eggplant rounds to make "cups" with a 1/2 inch-thick rim and bottom. Chop the scooped out flesh, and set aside.
- Season the eggplants with 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional), and roast them in the oven at 450*F for about 18 minutes until partially cooked. Set aside, and allow to cool.
- While eggplant is cooking prepare the stuffing by seasoning the shrimp with the remaining salt (optional) and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet, and briefly stir-fry the shrimp (peeled and deveined) until they are pink on the outside. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil and stir-fry the chopped eggplant flesh with the cauliflower "rice" over medium-high heat until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the scallions and continue to stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Bake in the oven at 450*F for about 10 to 15 minutes until heated through.
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