EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO-MINT SAUCE AND GOAT CHEESE

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Categories     Cheese     Herb     Tomato     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Goat Cheese     Mint     Eggplant     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 1-pound eggplants, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick crosswise rounds
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with oil spray. Arrange eggplant rounds on prepared sheets; brush lightly with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 10 minutes. Turn rounds over and bake until tender and golden, about 10 minutes longer. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with their juices, mint and oregano and simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 1 3/4 cups, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon half of tomato sauce into shallow 2-quart baking dish. Arrange eggplant rounds atop sauce, overlapping slightly. Spoon remaining sauce over. Sprinkle cheese over. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with basil.

Kiirya Jonathan
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't wow me either.


Stephen Adi
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The eggplant was a bit undercooked for my liking. I would have preferred it to be a bit more tender.


Roger Kisitu
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a sweeter tomato sauce.


Heather Hall
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredible.


vann kentish
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's packed with flavor.


Rajpaul Baptiste
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I love the pop of freshness that the mint adds to this dish. It really brightens up the flavors and makes the dish feel light and summery.


Clarence Logue
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The eggplant with tomato-mint sauce and goat cheese is a delightful dish that showcases the versatility of eggplant. The tangy sauce and creamy cheese complement each other perfectly.


Repon Roy
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to follow the instructions and create a restaurant-quality meal.


Amit j Amit shrestha
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Ngoako Maela
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I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes, and this eggplant recipe definitely delivered. The goat cheese added a touch of richness that took the dish to the next level.


Carl Kenn
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the unique and flavorful combination of ingredients.


Wayne Archer
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I followed the recipe to the letter and the results were stunning. The eggplant slices were cooked to perfection, absorbing all the delicious flavors from the sauce.


Marissa Mohan
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This eggplant dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors from the tender eggplant, tangy tomato-mint sauce, and creamy goat cheese was simply divine.