Stuffed Eggplant

The microwave helps to make this eggplant recipe quick and easy to prepare.
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

1 medium eggplant
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon softened butter
2 slices bread, crumbled
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions:

Cut eggplant in half lengthwise and scoop out pulp. Save the shells. Finely chop eggplant pulp.

Place chopped eggplant, onion, parsley, garlic, mushrooms, and butter in a casserole. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring about halfway through cooking. Blend in half of the bread crumbs. Divide filling evenly and stiff into the two eggplant shells. Place 1/2 cup water in a 12x8x2-inch baking dish; add stuffed eggplant. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes. Rotate dish after 3 minutes. Top with remaining bread crumbs and paprika. Microwave on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
Stuffed eggplant recipe serves 4.