1 lg. eggplant
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. chopped mushrooms
1 1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 c. tomato paste or sauce
1/4 c. wheat germ
8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Wash eggplant and cut in half lengthwise carefully remove the pulp leaving 1/2 inch of the outer shell. Dice the pulp. Saute the onions, mushrooms and seasonings in a little butter, add ground beef and cook slightly. Stir in the tomato paste or sauce, wheat germ and eggplant pulp and cook until meat is slightly done. Spoon meat, cheese mixture into the eggplant shell and place in an oiled oven proof dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.