NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces Lean Ground Beef (93% lean)

1 cup diced Eggplant

1/2 cup Low-Fat Cottage Cheese

1 teaspoon Olive Oil

2 cloves Garlic

1 small Onion

1 teaspoon Dried Oregano

Salt & Black Pepper to taste

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F.

• 2

  Dice the eggplant into 1-inch cubes, toss with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and some black pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast for about 20 minutes until tender and lightly browned.

• 3

  While the eggplant roasts, finely chop the garlic and onion. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the garlic and onion until softened, then add the lean ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up with a spatula.

• 4

  Stir in the dried oregano, and season with additional salt and black pepper. Remove the skillet from heat once the beef is fully cooked.

• 5

  Gently combine the cooked beef with the low-fat cottage cheese to create a creamy mixture.

• 6

  In a baking dish, layer the roasted eggplant at the bottom and spread the beef and cottage cheese mixture over it evenly.

• 7

  Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes to let the flavors meld.

• 8

  Remove the dish from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.