Best 15 Easy Baked Eggplant With Olive Oil And Tomato Garlic Topping Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the tantalizing flavors of easy baked eggplant with olive oil and a vibrant tomato garlic topping. This delectable dish, a symphony of textures and flavors, is sure to delight your taste buds and elevate your culinary repertoire. Get ready to unveil the secrets behind creating this irresistible dish that will turn your dinner table into a celebration of Mediterranean flavors.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED EGGPLANT



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Great baked vegetable side dish with slices of eggplant and tomato seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by JEZZI16

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
3 tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon oregano
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a baking dish with non-stick play.
  • Arrange eggplant and tomato slices into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables; season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the entire mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is beginning to brown, about 30 minutes. Switch oven broiler to high; continue baking until completely browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 71.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO & GARLIC SAUCE



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You can't go wrong with this Turkish classic-even with canned tomatoes, it tastes great, served at room temperature or chilled. The flavor improves after a day or two, so make it ahead and keep it in the refrigerator. It's a delicious side dish or starter.

Provided by Ayla Algar

Categories     Appetizers

Yield four.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium globe eggplant (about 1-1/4 lb.)
Salt
Olive oil for frying
1-1/2 lb. sweet, ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (to yield 3 cups)
1 heaping tsp. minced garlic
2-1/2 tsp. red-wine vinegar; more as needed

Steps:

  • Fry the eggplant: Partially peel the eggplant lengthwise, leaving 1/2-inch stripes of skin. Remove the stem. For large eggplant, quarter it lengthwise first. Slice the eggplant just thicker than 1/4 inch. Sprinkle generously with salt and let stand in a colander for about 1 hour. Rinse the eggplant thoroughly and firmly squeeze each slice dry, patting with paper towels. In a large skillet over high heat, warm about 1/2 cup olive oil until very hot. Fry the eggplant slices a single layer at a time until rich brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes. per side; use more oil if needed. Drain on paper towels.
  • Make the sauce: Discard the oil from the pan and wipe it clean. Warm 1 Tbs. olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and sprinkle with a little salt; simmer, mashing the tomatoes with a fork, until they form a sauce and are no longer liquidy, about 15 minutes. Stir in the garlic and vinegar; remove from the heat.
  • Fan the eggplant slices on a platter and coat with the tomato sauce. Let cool and then refrigerate for at least a day. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize four., Calories 220 kcal, Fat 160 kcal, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 18 g, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 160 mg, UnsaturatedFat 15 g

BAKED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES - MELITZANES IMAM



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Eggplant boats topped with chunky fresh tomato sauce that's loaded with onions and garlic. This traditional Greek dish is very easy to make using fresh ingredients.

Provided by [email protected]

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggplants
1 cup olive oil ((for the eggplants))
+ a splash of olive oil ((for the sauce))
1 large red onion (cut into slices)
8 garlic cloves (cut into chunky bits)
3 medium-sized ripe tomatoes (cut into 2cm / 1-inch pieces)
1 teaspoon tomato paste
a handful fresh parsley (chopped)
1/3 teaspoon ground nutmeg
kosher salt + freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Remove the tops and bottoms of the eggplants. Cut them in half lengthwise to create eggplant boats.
  • Place the eggplants in a big bowl with cold water and soak them for 30 minutes. You may place a plate on top to weigh them down. The soaking helps remove the bitter flavor from eggplants skin.
  • Preheat oven to 230°C / 446°F.
  • Drain the eggplants and place in a casserole dish. Score them with a knife creating deep criss-cross lines to help the eggplants bake well in the center. Take the 1 cup of olive oil and using a spoon, add spoonfuls of the oil on each eggplant.
  • Season the eggplants with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until nicely roasted on top. Meanwhile, start preparing the tomato sauce.
  • Heat the splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and the onion slices and cook until completely softened.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and season with some kosher salt, ground pepper, and ground nutmeg. Cook for about 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally, until tomatoes start to drain and become mushy. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes more stirring occasionally.
  • Using a fork press the eggplants a bit to make some space for the sauce to sit on. Add spoonfuls of the sauce on the eggplant boats. Reduce heat to 160°C / 320°F and slow-cook the eggplants for about 35 minutes. Then raise the temperature again to 200°C / 392°F and roast the eggplants for about 10-15 minutes more.
  • Serve with chopped fresh parsley on top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 572 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 55 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 24 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 12 g

EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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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

2 pounds eggplant, unpeeled
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Additional olive oil for frying
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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.

OLIVE OIL ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH LEMON



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Quick and easy eggplant slices are roasted in the oven with olive oil and lemon to garnish.

Provided by Sandra

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large eggplant
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
  • Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise, then cut each half into quarters lengthwise. Cut each of those in half to make two shorter quarters. Place the eggplant onto the baking sheet with the skin side down. Brush each piece with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until softened and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with lemon juice. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

ITALIAN EGGPLANT TOMATO BAKE



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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

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 small eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta

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

EGGPLANT TOMATO BAKE



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This is a simple, easy and low-fat recipe.

Provided by CADEAUX

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
1 tomato, sliced
¼ cup grated fat-free Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick oil spray. Arrange eggplant rounds on the cookie sheet and sprinkle Parmesan over the eggplant. Layer one slice of tomato on top of each eggplant round. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 105.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

EASY BAKED EGGPLANT WITH OLIVE OIL AND TOMATO-GARLIC TOPPING



EASY BAKED EGGPLANT WITH OLIVE OIL AND TOMATO-GARLIC TOPPING image

Categories     Vegetable     Side

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs Japanese, Chinese or small Itailian eggplants, peeled in strips or unpeeled.
3-5 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 medium onions, halved and sliced thin
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, diced, or one 28 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained, juice reserved
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly oil roasting pan or shallow baking dish. Remove green caps and halve eggplants lengthwise. Place eggplants cut side up, side by side, in prepared pan. Sprinkle or brush them with 2 tablespoons oil, then season generously with salt and pepper. Bake about 15 minutes or until eggplants are tender when pierced with a knife. Heat 1 or 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet; use a nonstick skillet if you want to keep the oil to a minimum. Add onions and saute over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring often. Cover and cook over low heat 5 minutes, stirring often, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons water if pan becomes dry or if onions turn too dark. Stir in garlic and saute a few seconds. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook, umcovered, over medium high heat for 10 minutes, or until mixture is thick, stirring often. Remove from heat and add parsley. Tast and adjust seasoning, is should be generously seasoned. Spoon topping over eggplant halves. If you like, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Spoon any extra topping into baking dish and thin it with 3 or 4 tablespoons water or reserved tomato juice. Bake for 5 - 7 minutes to flavor eggplant. Serve hot, cold or at room temperature.

ROASTED EGGPLANTS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise
4 Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
6 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup dried plain bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Line a heavy large baking sheet with foil. Cut cross-hatch marks over the cut side of the eggplants. Arrange the eggplants and the Roma tomatoes cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons of oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 teaspoons of garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of oregano in a small bowl to blend. Stir in the diced tomatoes. Season with salt. Spoon the oil mixture over the eggplants. Sprinkle the eggplants with salt and pepper.
  • Stir the bread crumbs, remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 teaspoons of garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of oregano in another small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the Roma tomatoes.
  • Bake until the vegetables are tender and the bread crumb topping is brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calorie, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 220 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 14 grams

EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium-size eggplant, about 1 pound
4 medium-size tomatoes, about 1 pound
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Trim off each end of eggplant. Cut eggplant lengthwise in half. Place each half, cut side down, on flat surface and cut crosswise into half-moon shapes, each about one-third-inch thick. There should be a total of about 34 slices.
  • Trim off ends of tomatoes and cut away the cores. Cut tomatoes crosswise into slices, each about one-inch thick. There should be about 32 pieces. Alternate tomato slices with eggplant slices and arrange them compactly in a baking dish.
  • Combine garlic, rosemary and oregano and sprinkle over layered eggplant. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dribble oil over all.
  • Place dish in the oven and bake 30 minutes. Baste the layered eggplant with any juices that have accumulated around it. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 225, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 582 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

TOMATO EGGPLANT BAKE



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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

1 medium eggplant (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Salt to taste
1 large tomato, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut into thirds
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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.

BAKED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND THREE CHEESES



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This Italian-inspired baked eggplant gets a rich treatment with homemade tomato sauce and a gooey layer ricotta, parmesan and shredded mozzarella.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs eggplants (3 medium)
Pam cooking spray, olive oil flavored
3 bell peppers (red or yellow stemmed andseeded and halved)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (crushed or pureed)
1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped
1 cup skim milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg yolk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 425°F.
  • Cut off both ends of the eggplants and cut into 24 slices, about 1-inch thick each.
  • Coat 2 sheet pans lightly with spray olive oil and place the eggplant slices on the oiled sheet pans along with the bell pepper halves and spray the vegetables with olive oil.
  • Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, turning halfway through the baking.
  • Dice the bell peppers and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, over moderate heat, in 2 tablespoons of the oil cook half the onion until softened.
  • Add half the garlic and flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the milk in 3 additions stirring the sauce until smooth with the each addition.
  • Add the cayenne, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in another saucepan, over medium heat, cook the remaining onion in 2 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil until softened.
  • Add the diced bell pepper and cook for another minute, stirring frequently. Add the remaining garlic, the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the basil and simmer another 2 minutes, (you will have about 3 1/2 cups tomato sauce), set aside.
  • Mix the ricotta cheese with 3 tablespoons of the cooled white sauce along with the parmesan, egg yolk, the remaining cayenne and salt and pepper to taste.
  • TO ASSEMBLE:
  • Coat the interior of a 2-quart baking dish with half the remaining olive oil. Spread tomato sauce over the bottom of the baking dish. Place half of the eggplant slices in a single layer over the tomato sauce.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste. Place 5 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture on each eggplant slice, and spoon white sauce over ricotta mixture.
  • Top with remaining eggplant slices. Season with more salt and pepper and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each eggplant slice, and top each one with mozzarella.
  • Bake at 375F for 30 minutes.

JAPANESE EGGPLANTS WITH GARLIC, OLIVE OIL AND TOMATOES



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Make and share this Japanese Eggplants With Garlic, Olive Oil and Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

550 g Japanese eggplants
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 cloves garlic, finely diced
1/4 bunch thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, extra
2 medium vine ripened tomatoes, finely sliced
1 lemon, juice of
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch cracked white pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F).
  • Halve eggplants lengthways, leaving stems intact.
  • Place eggplants in a single layer, cut-side up, in a lightly oiled roasting tin.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic, thyme sprigs and salt, and cover tin with foil.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until eggplants are tender.
  • Remove from oven and increase temperature to 200 C (400 F).
  • Drizzle eggplants with half the extra oil and bake, uncovered, for a further 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Arrange eggplants on a platter and top with tomatoes.
  • Drizzle with remaining oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.4, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 489.4, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 1.5

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND GARLIC SALAD WITH TOMATOES



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Categories     Salad     Garlic     Tomato     Side     Roast     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Eggplant     Summer     Healthy     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1 1/4-pound eggplant, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 1-pint basket cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place eggplant in 13 x 9 x 2-inch roasting pan. Drizzle oil over; toss to coat. Roast 20 minutes. Add garlic; continue to roast until eggplant and garlic are tender, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes longer. Remove from oven. Cool slightly. Finely chop garlic cloves. Transfer eggplant and garlic to medium bowl.
  • Mix remaining ingredients into eggplant mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) per serving: calories, 115; total fat, 7 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 0

CHEESY BAKED EGGPLANT



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This is a very cheesy and easy to make baked eggplant dish with an Italian flair. An excellent alternative to a pasta dish.

Provided by Julie3333

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
½ cup ricotta cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
¾ cup tomato pasta sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush eggplant slices with olive oil on both sides, and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic powder over the top. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes and spinach. Cook and stir for a few minutes until fragrant, and the tomatoes have released their juices. In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  • Place the eggplant slices in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the spinach mixture. Spoon the cheese mixture over the spinach, and spread into a thin layer. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the cheese layer. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through and the eggplant is easily pierced with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 447.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose small to medium-sized eggplants that are firm and have smooth, shiny skin. Avoid eggplants that have blemishes or bruises.
  • To prevent the eggplant from absorbing too much oil, slice it thinly and cook it in a single layer.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to slice the eggplant thinly.
  • Be sure to salt the eggplant slices and let them rest for 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to draw out the excess moisture and prevent the eggplant from becoming soggy.
  • When roasting the eggplant, be sure to use a high heat setting so that the eggplant browns and caramelizes.
  • The tomato-garlic topping is a great way to add flavor to the eggplant. Be sure to use fresh, ripe tomatoes and garlic for the best flavor.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a store-bought tomato sauce instead of making your own.
  • This dish can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course.

Conclusion:

Baked eggplant with olive oil and tomato-garlic topping is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's also a healthy and affordable meal option. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give this one a try!

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