Baked Eggplant

Baked Eggplant
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    942

Experience the rustic charm of the Mediterranean with our Baked Eggplant. Tender slices of eggplant and sun-ripened tomatoes are layered and baked to perfection with aromatic oregano and a generous blanket of Parmesan cheese, creating a dish that is both comforting and flavorful.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    21 g
  • Cholesterol
    5 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    106 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Arrange eggplant and tomato slices in an alternating pattern in the prepared baking dish, slightly overlapping each slice. (10 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Drizzle extra virgin olive oil evenly over the vegetables, ensuring each slice is lightly coated. Season generously with oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. (5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the eggplant and tomato slices. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 35 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is golden brown and the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. For the last 5 minutes, switch the oven to broiler to achieve a perfectly browned and bubbly top, watching carefully to prevent burning.

For a richer flavor, consider adding a clove of minced garlic to the olive oil before drizzling it over the vegetables.
Fresh oregano can be used in place of dried; use about 1 tablespoon of fresh, chopped oregano.
Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for a more colorful and nutritious dish.
A sprinkle of red pepper flakes will add a touch of heat.

Isobel Lemke

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 314 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Darron Murray

    This recipe is so simple yet so flavorful! My family loved it, and it's become a regular on our dinner table.

  • Janick Goldner

    I added some fresh basil at the end, and it was amazing! Thanks for the great recipe.

  • Bianka Mohr

    The broiler step is key to getting that perfect golden-brown crust. I'll definitely make this again!

  • Clarabelle Jerde

    I used a mandoline to slice the eggplant and tomatoes, which made the prep time super quick.

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