Stuffed Eggplants with Capers and Olives (Melanzane Ripiene)
Stuffed Eggplants with Capers and Olives (Melanzane Ripiene) layers tender baked eggplant with a briny pop of capers, mellow black olives, and nutty Parmesan, all nestled in rich tomato sauce. The balance of sweetness from the eggplant and savory depth from the filling makes it an elegant choice for a cozy dinner or a Mediterranean-inspired weekend meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stuffed Eggplants with Capers and Olives (Melanzane Ripiene), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place the eggplant halves cut-side up in a baking pan and cover them with aluminum foil.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool until easy to handle, 5 to 10 minutes. Raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 4
Scoop out the eggplant pulp with a spoon, leaving the skins intact. Coarsely chop the pulp and transfer it to a bowl. Stir in the eggs, Parmesan cheese, capers, and olives. Add 2 tablespoons tomato sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper. Fill the eggplant skins with the mixture.
- 5
Spread half of the remaining tomato sauce over the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed eggplants on top. Spoon the remaining tomato sauce over each eggplant.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is golden brown and the tomato sauce is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 623.04 kcal High 31%
- Protein 18.84 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 92.22 g 34%
- Total Fat 12.52 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.93 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.58 mg High 47%
- Sodium 5739.07 mg High 250%
- Dietary Fiber 41.37 g Good Source 148%
- Total Sugars 45.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 322.65 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 3.29 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 2019.57 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin A 231.74 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 32.28 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.53 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Stuffed Eggplants with Capers and Olives (Melanzane Ripiene) is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Capers, Eggplant, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 623.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stuffed Eggplants with Capers and Olives (Melanzane Ripiene) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Capers, Eggplant, Eggs, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stuffed Eggplants with Capers and Olives (Melanzane Ripiene)?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 623.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stuffed Eggplants with Capers and Olives (Melanzane Ripiene) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Stuffed Eggplants with Capers and Olives (Melanzane Ripiene) healthy?
- Stuffed Eggplants with Capers and Olives (Melanzane Ripiene) has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 623.04 calories and 18.84 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 5739.07 mg (250% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.93 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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