Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare eggplant

   • Remove green tops from eggplants. Slice each eggplant in half lengthwise.
   • In large bowl, toss eggplant with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt.

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2. 2

   Roast eggplant

   • Place eggplant halves, flat side down, in Zones 1, 2 and 3 of Brava metal tray. (You may have to position 3 horizontally and one vertically).
   • Slide metal tray into bottom shelf. Press green button to begin cooking.
   • Note: You will remove eggplant after 25 minutes.

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3. 3

   Scoop and mash eggplant

   • When cook is completed, carefully remove metal tray. Let cool for 5 minutes.
   • Using spoon, carefully scoop inside flesh from eggplant halves while keeping outer skin intact. (ProTip: Leave thin layer of flesh inside of each eggplant to ensure it doesn't tear.)
   • Place flesh in medium bowl. Set eggplant skins aside.
   • Using potato masher, mash eggplant flesh.

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4. 4

   Stuff eggplants

   • In the mashed eggplant bowl, add 1/2 cup grated parmesan, panko, 2 tablespoons marinara sauce, 3 tablespoons fresh basil, tomato paste, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, garlic powder, dried oregano and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir together.
   • Add egg and combine.
   • Carefully stuff eggplant skins with stuffing mixture.

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5. 5

   Assemble dish

   • Spread 2 cups marinara sauce on bottom of Chef's Pan.
   • Carefully place stuffed eggplants, cut side up, on top of marinara sauce in Chef's Pan. (ProTip: Use a silicone spatula on one side of eggplant and lift other side with hand.)
   • Sprinkle top of eggplants with remaining ½ cup of parmesan and mozzarella.

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6. 6

   Bake eggplant

   • Press green button to begin preheating Brava.
   • Cover Chef’s Pan with lid.
   • When Brava is preheated, slide Chef’s Pan, covered, into top shelf. Press green button to continue cooking.
   • Note: You will remove lid after 25 minutes.

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7. 7

   Finish cooking

   • When Brava notifies you, carefully remove Chef's Pan.
   • Remove lid from Chef's Pan.
   • Slide Chef's Pan, uncovered, into top shelf. Press green button to continue cooking.

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8. 8

   Garnish & serve

   • When done, carefully remove Chef’s Pan.
   • Garnish with remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped basil.
   • Serve immediately.

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