Aubergines stuffed with lentils and melted cheese

Aubergines stuffed with lentils and melted cheese is ready in 55 minutes (20 hands-on) and has 496 kcal and 30 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.13. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Aubergines stuffed with lentils and melted cheese
Total time
55 min
Hands-on
20 min
Calories
496 kcal
Cost per serving
$2.13

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Eggplant440 g
  • Lentils (cooked, jar or can)320 g
  • Tomato160 g
  • Onion80 g
  • Garlic6 g
  • Olive oil16 g
  • Gouda cheese40 g
  • Eggs110 g
  • Fresh parsley (optional)10 g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Halve the aubergines lengthwise, score the flesh and roast cut side up with half the oil for 25 minutes.

  2. Scoop out most of the flesh and chop it. Fry the onion and garlic in the remaining oil for 4 minutes, add the chopped flesh, the diced tomato and the lentils and cook 6 minutes.

  3. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the egg to bind the filling. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Fill the aubergine shells, top with the grated cheese and bake for 12 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition per serving

Calories496 kcal
Protein30 g
Carbohydrates54 g
Sugars15 g
Fat20 g
Fiber21 g

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