Stuffed Eggplant Salad


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The flavors and textures in this Stuffed Eggplant Salad with Sunflower Romesco, Quinoa, and Herbs go so well together. Half of a roasted eggplant is filled with a colorful mix of quinoa, fresh herbs, and a tasty sunflower romesco sauce. This salad is healthy and filling, and its great for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:
  • 2 medium-sized eggplants
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup roasted red pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C

Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving about a 1/2-inch border

Chop the scooped-out flesh into small pieces and set aside

Place the eggplant halves on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until tender

While the eggplants are roasting, rinse the quinoa under cold water

In a saucepan, combine the quinoa and water

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed

Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool

In a food processor, combine the sunflower seeds, roasted red pepper, garlic, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt

Pulse until you have a coarse paste

With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth

Season with salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl, combine the chopped eggplant flesh, cooked quinoa, fresh basil, parsley, and mint leaves

Drizzle with the sunflower romesco sauce and toss to coat

To serve, divide the stuffed eggplant salad among the roasted eggplant halves

Sprinkle with lemon zest and drizzle with lemon juice

Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired

Serve the stuffed eggplant salad warm or at room temperature


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