In a culinary world teeming with vibrant flavors and delectable dishes, the tomato potato and eggplant aubergine casserole stands as a beacon of Mediterranean delight. This hearty and flavorful dish, often referred to as "Imam Bayildi" in Turkish cuisine, is a symphony of colors and textures that tantalizes the senses and nourishes the soul. With its origins rooted in the sun-soaked lands of the Mediterranean, this casserole has embarked on a culinary journey, captivating taste buds and inspiring variations across cultures. Whether you seek a vegetarian delight or a comforting side dish to accompany your favorite protein, this article will guide you through the culinary maze, unveiling the secrets of crafting the perfect tomato potato and eggplant aubergine casserole. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean, where flavors dance harmoniously and culinary traditions come alive.
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EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE
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
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
AUBERGINE, TOMATO & PARMESAN BAKE (MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA)
Every Italian cook has their own version of this classic aubergine dish. It's even better made a day ahead
Provided by Ursula Ferrigno
Categories Dinner, Main course, Vegetable
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. In a shallow pan, mix together the garlic and 4 tbsp of the olive oil. Cook over a high heat for 3 mins, tip in the tomatoes, then simmer for 8 mins, stirring every now and then. Stir in the tomato purée.
- Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan until very hot. Brush a few of the aubergines with a little oil, then add to the pan. Cook over a high heat until well browned and cooked through, about 5-7 mins. Turn them halfway through cooking. Lift onto kitchen paper and do the next batch.
- When all the aubergines are cooked, lay a few of them in the bottom of an ovenproof dish, then spoon over some sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil leaves. Add seasoning, then repeat this process with the remaining ingredients. Finally, pour the egg over the top, sprinkle over a little more Parmesan, then bake for 20 mins or until the topping is golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.52 milligram of sodium
EGGPLANT POTATO TOMATO STEW RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: medium yukon potatoes, medium eggplants, red bell peppers, olive oil, salt, pepper, medium yellow onion, tomato paste, garlic, smoked paprika, chickpeas, medium beefsteak tomatoes, low sodium vegetable broth, fresh parsley
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Dinner
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- With a sharp knife, score a ring around each potato, just deep enough to break the skin. Place the potatoes in a medium pot of cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 8 minutes, until about halfway cooked.
- Drain the potatoes, and rinse with cold water. Peel off the skin.
- Cut the potatoes into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces and set aside.
- Divide the eggplant and bell peppers between 2 baking sheets and spread in an even layer. Drizzle with 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss with your hands to coat.
- Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until semi-translucent.
- Add the tomato paste and stir until well distributed, then add the garlic, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¾ teaspoon pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the potatoes, chickpeas, and tomatoes, and stir to incorporate.
- Stir in the vegetable broth and cover. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Add the roasted eggplant and bell pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the tomatoes have mostly broken down.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve. Or, transfer the stew to resealable containers and store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for up to 3 months.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 22 grams
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.
EGGPLANT, POTATO, TOMATO CASSEROLE
I am really not a fan of eggplant - unless it's done this way! I found this recipe ten years ago, but haven't made it in a long time. My organic box had an eggplant in it this week, so I had to make it again. I made it with my own spin this time, marinating the tomatoes in a red wine/olive oil/fresh basil vinaigrette, and it was better than ever!
Provided by Katzen
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slice and salt eggplant, and allow to sit for an hour. Rinse salt off.
- Chop tomatoes, and combine with garlic, basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and chilies. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Spread some tomatoes in the bottom of a 9 x 13" casserole dish. Layer eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, and finish with the last of the tomatoes.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with Parmesan, and bake for 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.1, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 309.5, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 5.6
TOMATO-EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE
Make and share this Tomato-Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slice eggplant, peel and put into boiling salted water immediately.
- Boil about 10 minutes until tender.
- Drain and return to pan and mash.
- Blend in butter, eggs, pepper, onion, oregano and cracker crumbs.
- Add the grated cheese.
- Pour into buttered casserole and cover with the tomato slices.
- Sprinkle top with additional cheese.
- Bake at 375 degrees until lightly browned on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 135.8, Sodium 173.9, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 10.4
EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories side dish
Time 48m
Yield 8 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place one-third of the eggplant slices in an even layer in a 14-by-9-by-2-inch oval dish. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Rinse eggplant slices and pat dry.
- Repeat Steps 1 and 2 twice, with remaining eggplant slices.
- Rinse and dry dish. Arrange half the eggplant in a single layer in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with half the basil and half the garlic. Arrange half the tomato slices over the basil and garlic. Drizzle with half the olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cover with half the mozzarella. Repeat the layers.
- Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 8 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Spoon the accumulated juices over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 486 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
ROASTED TOMATO AND EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories main course, side dish
Time 5h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Season the cut sides of the tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper and place cut sides down on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake until the tomatoes are very lightly browned and collapsed, about 3 hours. Set aside.
- Raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees. Sprinkle the eggplant slices lightly with salt and transfer them to a large colander to drain for 30 minutes. Wipe the slices dry with paper towels and place them in a single layer on one or more lightly oiled baking sheets. Roast the eggplant slices, turning once, until they are soft and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large, heavy-bottomed kettle, heat the 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and add the red and yellow onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are very soft and lightly caramelized, about 25 minutes. (Lower the heat if the bottom of the pan begins to scorch.) Add the wine, stock, herbs and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Raise the heat to high and continue to cook until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Lower the oven to 400 degrees. Spread a thin layer of the onion mixture in the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Top with half the eggplant slices, half the tomatoes and half of the remaining onions. Top with the remaining eggplant slices, tomatoes and onions.
- Bake until bubbly and lightly browned, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and eggplants. You may also use olive oil instead of vegetable oil for extra flavor. To select the best eggplants, choose ones that are firm and smooth, with no blemishes or bruises.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked potatoes. However, cooking your own potatoes will give the dish a more rustic flavor.
- If you don't have a casserole dish, you can use a large skillet or Dutch oven instead.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Serve the casserole hot with a side of bread or rice. You may also garnish the casserole with fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil.
Conclusion:
This tomato, potato, and eggplant casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The casserole is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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