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medium eggplants  
scallions (including green tops), chopped  
cloves garlic, peeled and minced  
cup chopped celery, including some leaves  
medium tomatoes, chopped  
green bell pepper, seeded and chopped  
/2 teaspoon crumbled bay leaves  
/2 teaspoon dried oregano  
teaspoon dried mint  
tablespoons diced fresh parsley  
/4 cup olive oil, divided  
cup chicken broth  
Freshly−ground black pepper  
Kalamata olives (optional)  
Feta cheese (optional)  
Peel eggplants lengthwise, leaving 1−inch bands of peel. Halve eggplants lengthwise. Scoop out centers  
to make boats. Chop scooped−out eggplant pulp; put into a large mixing bowl. Add scallions, garlic,  
celery, tomatoes, green pepper, bay leaves, oregano, mint and parsley; mix well.  
Stuff eggplant boats with mixture. Sprinkle with a little olive oil. Place boats in a baking dish. Pour  
chicken broth and remaining olive oil into dish, around the boats. Cover and bake in a preheated 325  
degree F oven for 45 minutes, or until eggplant is tender.  
Garnish with freshly ground black pepper, Kalamata olives and feta cheese.  
Note: This dish does not freeze well.  
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