Healthy Dinner: Cumin Flavored Stuffed Eggplant

Isn’t anything you make from scratch, at home, always better? I think so. If you try my savory stuffed eggplant recipe, I think you’ll wholeheartedly agree. Natural ingredients, made by you, in the comfort of your own home. You’ll be sure of what went into it, and how it was prepared. When you remove your freshly made eggplant from the oven, you’ll be able enjoy it without even the slightest hint of reservation. Scrumptious, filling, and simply yummy. I’ve had eggplant on the mind more than I really like to admit this past week... It’s been creeping into my thoughts at the oddest times. Yes, I do think that I overly contemplate things at times. However, with the eggplant it was different. I wasn’t consciously thinking, it simply kept popping into my mind on its own accord. To be sure, having traveled down this path of healthy homemade eating, I have been thinking about fruits, vegetables, and herbs more than ever. However, nothing like this past week and the eggplant. Perhaps it’s a sign--of what, I’m not completely sure. But I do think it helped me to perfect this recipe. After a few misses and a near hit, I have finally came up with this version, which I think is truly perfection. And If I may, I’d like to share three major reasons why I really love this recipe: 1) It's not all eggplant: allow me to elaborate. I love eggplant as much as the next person, but I think it's best paired with other vegetables. Its texture and its taste is amazing when other veggies share the spotlight. 2.) The cumin:This is an ancient spice that I’ve only recently fallen in love with. Use sparingly. While a little tastes great, it doesn’t mean that a lot is going to be better! Using only little does amazing things for (practically) any dish. 3.) Nutritional yeast: A friend introduced me to this as a popcorn topper, I have since learned that it is amazing as a butter and/or cheese substitute in so many dishes. Every ingredient in this recipe is nutritious and beneficial for you. I’d like to share a few benefits of a few of the ingredients. Eggplant: contains manganese, magnesium, copper and potassium, which help to maintain healthy bones. It’s full of B vitamins to maintain a healthy nervous system, as well as fiber to maintain a healthy metabolism. Cumin– boosts the metabolism and helps the body eliminate toxins. It also contains a high degree of iron. Nutritional Yeast- boosts your immune system and is a complete protein. It’s also high in B12 and contains folic acid.