EASY BAKED EGGPLANT WITH OLIVE OIL AND TOMATO-GARLIC TOPPING
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.
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[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are all things I usually have on hand. I like to serve it with a side of rice or quinoa.
gebeyehu kebede
[email protected]The eggplant was a bit undercooked for my taste, but the tomato-garlic topping was delicious. I think I'll try this recipe again and cook the eggplant for a little longer.
2C GAMER
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more garlic and maybe some other spices. The eggplant was also a bit too oily for my liking.
Malik Arshad
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always tender and juicy, and the tomato-garlic topping is the perfect complement. I like to add a little bit of fresh oregano to the topping for extra flavor.
Chiamaka Jennifer
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The eggplant is roasted to perfection and the tomato-garlic topping is flavorful and zesty. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family
Keith Wright
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the tomato-garlic topping was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
KIRAINGWA KAMWERU
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some leftover from another dish and I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the tomato-garlic topping was the perfect complement.
Samantha Kizer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the tomato-garlic topping was flavorful and zesty. I'll definitely be making this again.
khayahblake scottbrice
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are all things I usually have on hand. I like to serve it with a side of rice or quinoa.
Zion Howard
[email protected]The eggplant was a bit undercooked for my taste, but the tomato-garlic topping was delicious. I think I'll try this recipe again and cook the eggplant for a little longer.
Sindisiwe Khumalo
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more garlic and maybe some other spices. The eggplant was also a bit too oily for my liking.
Gwendolyn Singleton
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The eggplant was surprisingly delicious and the tomato-garlic topping was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hammdan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the crispy eggplant and the tangy tomato-garlic topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Dickson chibunna
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The eggplant is always tender and juicy, and the tomato-garlic topping is the perfect complement. I like to add a little bit of fresh basil to the topping for extr
Bettel Ground
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the tomato-garlic topping was flavorful and zesty. I served it with a side of roasted potatoes and a simple green salad, and it was a hit with my family.