EGGPLANT MARINARA FLATBREAD

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Bread     Cheese     Tomato     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Mozzarella     Eggplant     Party     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons (about) olive oil, divided
6 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick eggplant rounds (3 to 4 inches in diameter; from 1 large)
1 loaf ciabatta or pain rustique, cut horizontally in half, trimmed to 9-inch length
1 1/4 cups purchased fresh marinara sauce
2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil plus 6 whole leaves (for garnish)
1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and pepper. Place in skillet. Cover. Cook until tender, turning, 10 minutes. Transfer to plate. Brush cut side of bottom half of bread with rest of oil. Cook in skillet, cut side down, until golden, 1 minute.
  • Place bread, cut side up, on baking sheet. Spread with 3/4 cup sauce. Crumble goat cheese over; sprinkle with chopped basil. Top with eggplant. Mound mozzarella on eggplant; spoon remaining sauce over.
  • Bake bread until topping is hot and crust is crisp, about 12 minutes. Cut into 6 pieces. Garnish with basil leaves

abiola owolabi
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Rabiul Hossan
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for dinner tonight.


sakahari sakahari
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Huzaifa Mohsin
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This recipe is a keeper!


Sajith Mohan
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves eggplant or marinara sauce.


Md Atikul
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This flatbread is also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Jani Brand
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I made this recipe for my vegetarian friend and she loved it.


Ahtasham Mayo
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ishaq Thaheem
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The eggplant is savory, the marinara is sweet and tangy, and the cheese is gooey and melted.


Celestine Ebuka
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This flatbread is the perfect appetizer or snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Watson Nathaniel
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lungani Brightman Mthombeni
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Dh Khadimul.
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Sana Sanush
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This eggplant marinara flatbread was a hit! The flavors of the eggplant, marinara, and cheese were perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.