MEDITTERANEAN INSPIRED EGGPLANT AND FETA CASSEROLE

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Categories     Beef     Cheese     Herb     Lamb     Onion     Bake

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For Casserole:
2 slender eggplant, cut into thin slices, lengthwise
Salt
3 tbsp. + 1/4 cup olive oil
2 small onions, sliced
1 lb. ground lamb or beef
1 package filo pastry, thawed
7 oz. good quality feta cheese, crumbled
1-2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
For Tomato Herb Sauce:
4 large tomatoes, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp. chopped fresh basil
2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
2 tbsp. red wine
1 tsp. sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Salt eggplant and let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 2. Preheat oven to 350. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in frying pan, add onions, and cook over medium heat for four minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally. Transfer onions to plate. 3. Add 1 tbsp. oil to pan and cook eggplant slices for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden. Drain on paper towel. 4. Heat 1 tbsp. oil and cook meat until done. Set aside to cool. 5. Generously oil a large casserole dish. Line the dish with filo, working with one sheet at a time and overlapping. Brush pastry with oil and add layers to form a crust. Make sure to cover the sides of the dish. 6. Fill pastry with meat. Top with onions, then eggplant, feta, and rosemary. 7. Cover filling with additional filo pastry, brushing with oil between layers and sealing up around the sides. 8. Bake for 25 minutes, until pastry is browned. 9. For tomato herb sauce: combine all ingredients in a pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until liquid is mostly gone, about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. Serve casserole warm with tomato sauce drizzled on top.

Abood solin
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and feta cheese. I usually add some extra spices to give it a bit more flavor.


Rjay lyn Lao fuentes
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This casserole is one of my favorite recipes! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of eggplant, feta cheese, tomatoes, and zucchini. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


Rodney Friedman
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This casserole was a disaster! The eggplant was burnt and the feta cheese was rubbery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.


Hridesh Bist
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices or herbs. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Ali RajpOot
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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the crispy top layer. I will definitely be making this again for my family and friends.


Reneilwe Gasenamore
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Loved this recipe! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the feta cheese added a nice salty flavor. I also liked the addition of the tomatoes and zucchini, which added a bit of freshness. Overall, this is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Nick Scarbrough
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This casserole was a waste of time and ingredients. The eggplant was mushy and the feta cheese was tasteless. I won't be making this again.


Md Rakib N Ajm
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices.


Lwazi Sibiya
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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the crispy top layer. I will definitely be making this again.


db saud
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This casserole is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I love the combination of the eggplant, feta cheese, tomatoes, and zucchini. This is definitely a new favorite recipe of mine.


Modud Ahamed
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This casserole was a disaster! The eggplant was burnt and the feta cheese was rubbery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this again.


Eric Ule
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This casserole was good, but not great. The eggplant was a bit too mushy for my taste and the feta cheese was a bit too salty. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less eggplant and more tomatoes.


Alamin Amdad
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Qamar Zaheen
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the feta cheese added a nice salty tang. I also liked the addition of the tomatoes and zucchini, which added a bit of freshness. Overall, this is a great recipe for a


Jocelyn Olmos
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This Mediterranean-inspired eggplant and feta casserole was a delicious and easy dish to make. The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I especially loved the crispy top layer. I will definitely be making this again!