Ham Stuffed Eggplant

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Pork, Ham
2mdSized eggplants; (each about 1 lb.)
1/3cOlive oil
8tbButter; cut into 1/2" bits
4tsButter; melted
1/2cOnions; finely chopped
1/2cScallions (including 3" of tops); finely chopped
1 1/2tsGarlic; finely chopped
1cDrained canned tomatoes; coarsely chopped
1tsDried thyme; crumbled
1/2tsGround hot red pepper; (cayenne)
1/4tsFreshly ground black pepper
1/2tsSalt
1/2lbLean smoked ham; finely ground
2 1/4cSoft fresh crumbs made from French or Italian bread
1/4cFresh parsley preferably; finely chopped
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