Stuffed Eggplant with Fresh Peas & Smoked Mozzarella | culture: the word on cheese

Stuffed Eggplant with Fresh Peas & Smoked Mozzarella | culture: the word on cheese

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Stuffed eggplant gets new depth of flavor with smoked mozzarella, mint, and fresh peas

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Ingredients

  • 4 small Italian eggplants (about 1½ pounds total)
  • ¼ cup fresh bread crumbs (or panko)
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (plus more for serving)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice
  • ½ cup fresh peas (or thawed frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint (plus more for serving)
  • 8 ounces smoked mozzarella (coarsely grated)

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