1. Slice the eggplants lenghthwise, scoop out some of the insides, and flatten bottoms so boats (eggplants) lie flat. Season with a little garlic and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Steam in a steamer for 1 minute and set aside to cool.
2. To prepare the stuffing, dice the zucchini and yellow squash. Peel, seed, and dice the tomatoes. Cut the onions and green peppers into 1/4-inch slices.
3. Saute the minced garlic in the olive oil; add the onions, green peppers, zucchini, and yellow squash. Cook over medium heat until tender. Add the tomato, oregano, 1/8 tsp. pepper, salt, sugar, parsley, and lemon juice; add the white wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Fill the eggplant boats and bake for 10 minutes at 325 F; remove and serve immediately. For a delicious varation, sprinkle each filled eggplant boat with shredded Mozzarella cheese before baking.
THE ESPLANADE
WATERSIDE, NORFOLK. WINE: CHA-
TEAU ST. JEAN CHADONNAY, 1980
From the <Micro Cookbook Collection of Mexican Recipes>.
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