Marcos Cafe & Espresso Bar

7910 SW 35th Ave., Portland, OR 97219

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Ever wonder what's in your favorite Marco's Café & Espresso Bar dish? Can't quite name that ingredient? Let us know which recipe you would like to see by using our Guest Book form. We'll add it to our online Recipe Book. (Please Note: Many of our specials are one-time only entrees created with the fresh ingredients that are available that day. When this occurs, the ingredients and preparation are not recorded. All of our house items are recorded, as are most of our repeat specials.)

Here's the latest entry . . .

~ Stuffed Eggplant with Zesty Marinara ~

4 each - Eggplant
3/4 cup - Red Onions
3/4 cup - Red Pepper
3/4 cup - Cooked Spinach
1-1/2 cup - Mozzarella Cheese
3/4 cup - Artichoke Hearts

Cut eggplant the long way. Bake seed side down for 15-20 minutes or until soft. Let cool. Remove pulp from skin and chop (leaving skin whole). Sauté red onions, peppers, artichoke hearts and spinach with soft pepper garlic. Mix with eggplant and 1 cup Mozzarella. Re-stuff the eggplant and top with remaining Mozzarella and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Zesty Marinara:

2 cans - Cut Peeled Tomatoes
1/2 cup - Red Onions Finely Chopped
1 tablespoon - Oregano
2 teaspoons - Thyme
2 teaspoons - Basil
1 teaspoon - Garlic
Pinch of Cayenne
Dash of Tabasco
Salt and Pepper to taste

Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Enjoy!!

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