Baked eggplant with mushroom tomato sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. The combination of tender eggplant, savory mushrooms, and rich tomato sauce creates a flavorful and satisfying meal. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With its vibrant colors and textures, baked eggplant with mushroom tomato sauce is a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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BAKED EGGPLANT WITH MUSHROOM-AND-TOMATO SAUCE
Make and share this Baked Eggplant With Mushroom-And-Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. Arrange the eggplant slices on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; broil 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat; add onion and next 4 ingredients (onion through mushrooms). Cover and cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring mixture occasionally. Increase heat to medium-high; uncover and cook for 2 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
- Spread half of mushroom mixture in bottom of a 1 1/2-quart round baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange half of eggplant slices over mushroom mixture; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Top with 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/3 cup mozzarella. Spread remaining mushroom mixture over mozzarella; top with remaining eggplant slices. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper; top with remaining tomato sauce.
- Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour.
- Sprinkle with 1/3 cup mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Let stand 10 minutes.
BAKED EGGPLANT WITH MUSHROOM-TOMATO SAUCE
Make and share this Baked Eggplant With Mushroom-Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by annh53182
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Salt eggplant slices and place in colander on top of a plate. After 30 minutes, rinse eggplant thoroughly and pat down with paper towels.
- Preheat broiler.
- Arrange the eggplant slices on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; broil 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onion and next 6 ingredients (onion through mushrooms). Cover and cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring mixture occasionally. Increase heat to medium-high; uncover and cook for 2-4 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
- Spread half of mushroom mixture in bottom of a 1 1/2-quart round baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange half of eggplant slices over mushroom mixture; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Top with 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/3 cup mozzarella. Spread remaining mushroom mixture over mozzarella; top with remaining eggplant slices. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper; top with remaining tomato sauce. Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Let stand 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.7, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 652.1, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 12.2, Protein 21.4
TOMATO EGGPLANT BAKE
Cheesy and delicious, this casserole features a crisp crumb topping. It's a good meatless entree for a summer-time meal.-Faye Wortman, Evansville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place eggplant slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. , Preheat oven to 450°. Layer eggplant, tomato and onion in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with basil. Cover and bake 20 minutes. , Toss bread crumbs and remaining butter. Arrange mozzarella cheese over vegetables; sprinkle with crumb mixture and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND MUSHROOMS
Eggplant, mushrooms, and zucchini are roasted together with a touch of tomato for a surprisingly robust side dish or sandwich filling.
Provided by PSPINRAD
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Place eggplant, zucchini, onion and mushrooms in a 2 quart casserole dish. In a small bowl combine the tomato paste with the water, and stir in garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over the vegetables and mix well.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally. Add water as necessary if vegetables begin to stick; however, vegetables should be fairly dry, with slightly browned edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 111.1 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO SAUCE
My grandmother brought this recipe from Italy about 125 years ago. It's been passed through the generations and is now being made by my own great-granddaughters! It's a delightful side dish that we serve with a variety of main courses such as pasta with meatballs or baked chicken. I make it every week!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut eggplant into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Sprinkle with salt. Place in a deep dish; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. , Rinse with cold water; drain and dry on paper towels. In a 2-qt. saucepan, heat oil over medium heat Add the tomatoes, garlic, basil and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm while preparing eggplant. In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 cup oil; brown eggplant, a quarter at a time, adding more oil as needed. Place on a serving platter one row at a time. Cover with sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ITALIAN EGGPLANT TOMATO BAKE
Eggplant, tomato, and cheeses are layered, baked, then served over pasta. An easy and delicious Italian meal.
Provided by MBC
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a plastic bag, combine the flour, bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Shake to mix. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. There should be enough oil to thinly coat the bottom of the skillet. Dip the eggplant slices in egg, then place in the bag and shake to coat. Fry the slices in the skillet until golden brown on each side. Remove, and drain on paper towels.
- Spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish. Cover with the eggplant slices, then top with more sauce. Mix together the ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese; spread over the eggplant. Spread sauce over the cheese, and top with tomato slices. Cover with more sauce, and spread remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for about 3 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Serve the eggplant tomato bake over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.6 g, Cholesterol 130.2 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1031.9 mg, Sugar 14 g
Tips:
- Choose the right eggplant: Look for eggplants that are firm and heavy, with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid eggplants that are soft or have brown spots.
- Salt the eggplant before cooking: Salting the eggplant helps to draw out the moisture and bitterness. This results in a more flavorful and tender eggplant.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the eggplant, make sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the eggplant from cooking evenly.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what will really bring the eggplant dish to life. Choose a sauce that is flavorful and complements the eggplant well. The recipe in the article uses a mushroom and tomato sauce, but you could also use a marinara sauce, a pesto sauce, or even a simple olive oil and garlic sauce.
- Don't overcook the eggplant: Eggplant is a delicate vegetable and can easily be overcooked. Be careful not to cook the eggplant for too long, or it will become mushy.
Conclusion:
Baked eggplant with mushroom and tomato sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover eggplant and is also a healthy and nutritious meal. With its rich flavors and textures, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook eggplant, be sure to try this recipe. You won't be disappointed!
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