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Eggplant Surprise

Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup ground turkey meat
  • 1 jar tomato sauce
  • 3 cups grated cheese
  • 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Slice the eggplant horizontally very thinly. Salt it well and let it sit for 45 minutes, or until it "weeps."
  • Pat the eggplant dry with papertowel and layer it in a baking dish until the bottom is covered. It is okay if it does not completely cover the surface
  • Add torn basil, ground turkey, a thin layer of tomato sauce, plenty of cheese, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
  • Repeat and repeat until you have no eggplant left.
  • At the top sprinkle a bit of nutmeg and place it all in the oven.
  • In 60 minutes or less, you will change someone's mind, one gooey bite at a time.