Almond Eggplant - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggplants (1 lb. each)
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 c. soft bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2/3 c. onion, diced
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 tsp. basil
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. almonds, sliced
3/4 c. ham, cooked and diced
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. pepper
salt to taste
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
boiling water
paprika (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Halve eggplants lengthwise.
Scoop out pulp.
Chop pulp and set aside.
In large skillet heat 1 teaspoon oil, add bread crumbs and garlic.
Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat or until browned.
Set aside.
In same skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil, pulp, onions, thyme and basil.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until eggplant is tender.
Remove from heat.
Stir in eggs, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup almonds, ham, parsley, salt and pepper.
Mix well.
Place eggplant shells into large baking pan.
Spoon mixture into shells.
Top with Parmesan cheese and remaining almonds.
Sprinkle with paprika and remaining oil over cheese.
Add 1/2-inch boiling water to pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is browned.