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eggplant stuffed falafel

Falafel Stuffed Eggplant with Tabbouli Relish

roast eggplant is stuffed with falafel and topped with fresh tabbouli and hummus for an easy, healthy mediterranean meal.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 eggplant, halved lengthwise and scooped
  • 1 cup Trader Joe's falafel mix
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste

Relish

  • 1 cup Trader Joe's tabbouli
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Meanwhile prepare the falafel mix according to the package and set aside.
  • In a small ramekin, combine olive oil, paprika, coriander, cumin and cinnamon, and salt and pepper, then set this aside this seasoning mix for a moment.
  • Wash and cut your eggplant in half, lengthwise. Top with the seasoning mixture. Spray the parchment paper with cooking spray then place the eggplant side up on the cooking tray and roast for 20 minutes.
  • To make the relish combine tomatoes, red onion, parsley and avocado. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and lemon. Add tabbouli to the mixture if you like.
  • Take out the eggplant. Layer the halves with a the falafel mixture and place back into the oven to roast for another 10 minutes, or until the falafel is cooked through and crispy.
  • Once the falafel stuffed eggplant is done. Take it out of the oven, top with tabouli and hummus. Serve immediately!