Best 12 Eggplant With Tomatoes Recipes

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Eggplant with tomatoes is a classic Mediterranean dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. The combination of the smoky eggplant and the sweet tomatoes is simply irresistible. This versatile dish can be prepared in many different ways, from simple to complex. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at your next dinner party, there is an eggplant with tomatoes recipe out there for you.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious, easy-to-make, vegetarian casserole! Eggplant, tomato and onion are layered and seasoned with a splash of balsamic vinegar before being topped off with bread crumbs. There are a million variations and additions that you can make to this recipe! Be creative!

Provided by LPATTERSON1978

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
salt to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, halved and sliced
4 medium tomatoes, sliced
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry bread crumbs for topping
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the eggplant slices with salt, and let stand for about 10 minutes. Drain off liquid.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly brown the eggplant slices on each side.
  • Place a layer of the eggplant slices in an 8 inch square baking dish or casserole dish. Place some tomato slices over the eggplant, and then a few slices of onion. Repeat layers until you run out of eggplant. Pour balsamic vinegar over everything. In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread in a layer over the vegetables.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown and the eggplant is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 212.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

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.

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

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND TOMATOES



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Also known as baigan chokah, this dish is often eaten with simple whole-grain flatbreads, such as chapatis, or rice. It can also be served as part of a meal in small, individual bowls. This recipe is courtesy of Madhur Jaffrey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound slim, tender eggplants (about 4 Japanese or 2 Italian)
2 medium plum tomatoes (8 ounces)
1 to 2 fresh hot green chiles, such as bird's-eye, Indian long, or serrano, finely chopped
4 1/2 teaspoons peeled and minced shallot
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3 teaspoons mustard oil or fruity, good-quality extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler, with rack in top third of oven. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Use a fork to prick eggplants all over; prick tomatoes in a few places. Place both vegetables on prepared sheet and broil, turning occasionally, until charred all over and very soft, 15 to 20 minutes for tomatoes and slim eggplants, up to 40 minutes for larger eggplants. Remove as done and place in a sieve set over a bowl; let cool.
  • When cool enough to handle, peel eggplants and tomatoes. Remove and chop pulp finely; place in a bowl. Add chiles, shallot, mint, cilantro, lime juice, and 2 teaspoons mustard oil; season with salt and pepper. Mix and taste for balance of seasonings, adjusting as necessary. Refrigerate until ready to serve, or up to 2 days.
  • Put chokah in a serving bowl; drizzle remaining 1 teaspoon mustard oil over top. Serve cold or room temperature.

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

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 AND TOMATO PASTA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Coarse grained salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can peeled and crushed, or diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, optional
Salt and coarsely ground fresh black pepper
1/4 cup basil (about 10 leaves), torn
8 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle), cooked al dente

Steps:

  • Place eggplant in a colander and season generously with salt. Fill a 1-gallon plastic bag with water, seal tightly and place over eggplant to weigh down. Let stand for 40 minutes.
  • Rinse the salt off the eggplant, and pat dry. Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add eggplant and cook, stirring often, until golden brown on all sides, about 20 minutes.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes and their juice to the pan. Stir in the sugar and salt. Simmer until sauce has slightly thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes or longer depending on how juicy your tomatoes are. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add the basil and cook 1 minute more. Serve over pasta.

HERBED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES, ONION AND GARLIC



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Mixer     Onion     Tomato     Broil     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Vinegar     Eggplant     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium eggplants
1/3 cup canned diced tomatoes in juice, drained
1/2 cup chopped white onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Pita bread, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Pierce eggplants all over with fork. Place on baking sheet. Broil until skin is crisp and flesh is soft, turning frequently, about 25 minutes. Place eggplants on rack set over rimmed baking sheet. Cool completely (liquid will drain from eggplants as they cool).
  • Using small knife, peel skin from eggplants. Coarsely chop eggplants; place in large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and garlic. Using electric mixer, beat 1 minute. Add yogurt; beat 1 minute. Reduce speed to low. Add vinegar and lemon juice; beat to blend. Gradually beat in oil. Mix in parsley and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead.) Serve with pita bread.

GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND FETA



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The secret to perfectly tender eggplant is salting before you cook. Here, flame-kissed slices are topped with a simple tomato salad for a satisfying vegetarian main course.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large eggplant (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed, cut lengthwise into 1-inch-thick slices
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces), halved
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn if large

Steps:

  • Generously season eggplant slices with salt. Place vertically in a colander, overlapping them. Let stand 30 minutes; rinse and pat dry.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Liberally brush cut sides of eggplant with oil. Grill, turning once, until tender, about 4 minutes a side. Mix tomatoes, pine nuts, feta, red-pepper flakes, and oil; season with salt. Spoon over eggplant; top with basil.

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.

SPICED EGGPLANT AND TOMATOES WITH RUNNY EGGS



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A little like an eggplant version of shakshuka, this velvety skillet meal features sautéed eggplant and tomatoes seasoned with garlic, spices and lemon zest. It's topped with runny eggs and a crunchy garnish of toasted nuts. The yogurt and hot sauce simultaneously heat things up and cool things down, and really add a lot to this hearty, meltingly soft dish. Serve it for brunch or dinner, with a crisp green salad and some flatbread on the side.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     soups and stews, vegetables, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds Italian eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more as needed
1/3 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds
1 1/4 teaspoons baharat blend (or use another spice blend, such as garam masala)
Freshly ground black pepper
5 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3 fat garlic cloves, finely grated, pressed or minced
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (about 1 pound)
3/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, mint, cilantro, parsley, dill or any combination, plus more for garnish
4 to 6 large eggs
Lemon wedges, for serving
Plain whole-milk yogurt, for serving
Hot sauce (such as Tabasco), for serving

Steps:

  • Put eggplant in a colander in the sink and toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Let drain while preparing the nuts.
  • In a small bowl, combine nuts, 1/4 teaspoon baharat and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pine nut mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and toasted, 2 minutes. Pour nuts back into the small bowl and stir in lemon zest. Set aside for serving.
  • Add 3 tablespoons oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high until oil thins out, about 20 seconds. Add enough of the eggplant to fit in one layer without overlapping. Cook eggplant until browned, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer eggplant to a plate. Repeat with more oil and eggplant, taking care not to crowd the pan.
  • When all the eggplant is browned, push the last batch still in the pan to one side. Drizzle the empty part of the pan with a tiny bit of oil and add garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return the rest of the browned eggplant back to the pan and stir well to incorporate garlic.
  • Add tomatoes and remaining baharat, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a big pinch of pepper. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes and eggplant become stewy, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in herbs. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
  • Make small hollows into the stewed eggplant with the back of a spoon. Gently crack an egg into each hollow. Season eggs with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid or piece of foil and cook on medium-low until the eggs are just set, but still soft, 4 to 7 minutes. Remove the lid, and garnish with the spiced nuts, more herbs and a squeeze of lemon. Serve with yogurt, hot sauce and more lemon wedges on the side.

EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES



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You need medium-sized egglants for this. I use the purple kind, 5 of them, each weighing about 5 ounces, and then cut them, unskinned, into 2" × 1" chunks, each chunk with skin on at least one side. Normally, eggplant chunks require frying first to give them their unctuous, satiny texture, after which they may be folded into a variety of sauces-here it is a tomato sauce. But I have found a less oily way around that; I broil them instead. You serve this dish hot with a lamb or chicken curry or cold, as a salad, with cold meats, Indian (such as Tandoori-Style Chicken with Mint) or Western.

Yield serves 4¿6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2-1 3/4 pounds medium-sized eggplants, cut into chunks as suggested above
Salt
5 tablespoons olive, canola, or peanut oil
1 teaspoon whole black or yellow mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole nigella seeds (if available)
1 dried hot red chili
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups (12 ounces) peeled and chopped tomatoes, or grated tomatoes (page 289)
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Turn on the broiler, arranging a shelf so it is 5-6 inches from the source of the heat. Spread the eggplant chunks in a baking tray. Sprinkle them with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Toss and put under the broiler. Broil for about 15 minutes, tossing now and then, until all sides are lightly browned.
  • Pour the remaining 3 tablespoons oil into a large sauté pan and set over medium-high heat. When hot, put in the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, nigella, and chili. As soon as the mustard seeds begin to pop, a matter of seconds, toss in the garlic. Stir a few times, until the garlic is golden, and then quickly put in the tomatoes, eggplants, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the sugar. Mix and bring to a simmer. Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer gently about 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the eggplants are tender and smothered in the sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and firm eggplants. Avoid eggplants that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Cut the eggplants into small cubes or slices. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Soak the eggplant in salted water for 30 minutes. This will help to remove the bitterness.
  • Cook the eggplant over medium heat. High heat will make the eggplant tough.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the eggplant. Some good choices include garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, and paprika.
  • Serve the eggplant hot or cold. It is delicious as a side dish, main course, or appetizer.

Conclusion:

Eggplant with tomatoes is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The tips above will help you make the best eggplant with tomatoes dish possible.

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