Eggplant Boats

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Baked eggplant boats are stuffed with a sweet Italian sausage tomato sauce and topped with a gooey cheese layer. This family-friendly gluten-free eggplant recipe uses no breadcrumbs so it can be enjoyed as a low carb dinner option as well!"

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Ingredients

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Cut the tops off of your eggplants, then cut them in half. Then cut a cross pattern on them.

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Brush with olive oil and then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Bake for 20-30 minutes.

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While it's baking, brown the sausage. Stir in the marinara and parmesan.

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Spread the filling on top and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 5 minutes longer.

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How Should I Store Leftovers?

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Gluten-Free Eggplant Parm

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