Turkey-Eggplant Casserole (WW recipe)

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Turkey-Eggplant Casserole (WW recipe)
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Fri, 09-10-2004 - 9:48pm

I decided to South-Beach-ize this old family favorite Weight Watcher recipe... My dh is in phase-1 trying to detox so I eliminated the bread crumbs in this.  Since I am phase 2-3 I usually would not eliminate them, but didn't want to sabatogue my husband's effort.  Anyways - it was still a hit!  This is one of those warming recipes that are really good this time of year and into the winter.  You can make it ahead, freeze it... it makes a lot!


 


 


Turkey-Eggplant Casserole


(8 servings)


1 & 1/4 pounds ground skinless turkey
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large (about 1 &1/2 pounds) eggplant, cubed
1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes (no salt added)
1 green bell pepper, seeded & diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced
3/4 cup seasoned dried bread crumbs (omit for phase 1)
1 tsp dried basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese


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Preheat oven to 350. 
Spray 13 x 9 baking dish w/nonstick cooking spray.
Spray large nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray; heat.


Add turkey, onion, & garlic. Cook, stirring as needed, until turkey is browned & onion is softened, 5-6 minutes.


Add eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, bread crumbs, & basil; bring to a boil, stirring as needed.


(Ok to continue the next steps the next day) --------------


Transfer turkey mixture to baking dish. Bake, covered, until vegetables are tender, 45-50 minutes.


Uncover, sprinkle with Parmesan (I don't measure, I just sprinkle all over to lightly cover) & bake until cheese is lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.


Each serving: 3 points.





Edited 9/10/2004 10:26 pm ET ET by cl-its_me_susan

Susan :)

 

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Registered: 09-08-2003
Fri, 09-10-2004 - 10:13pm
Susan, I've made that a few times in the past - highly recommend it!

fran