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Baked eggplant
Baked eggplant is a go-to recipe when you're looking for something easy, quick, and incredibly satisfying.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Italian , Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 eggplants
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 prig thyme
- 1 prig basil
- 1 prig parsley
- ½ can tomato passata
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt
Instructions
- Remove the stem from the eggplants.
- Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise.
- Use a knife to score the flesh of the eggplants with deep cuts.
- Rub coarse salt onto the scored flesh of the eggplants and let them rest for 10-15 minutes.
- After resting, use a knife or spoon to scoop out the flesh of the eggplants.
- Finely chop the herbs and mix them with the breadcrumbs to create a well-combined mixture.
- In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the tomato passata and cook for a few minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Place the eggplants in the skillet, skin side up, and cook for a few minutes.
- Flip the eggplants over, and use a spoon to evenly distribute the tomato sauce over the flesh.
- Season with salt and chili flakes to taste.
- Generously sprinkle the breadcrumb and herb mixture over the eggplants.
- Transfer the eggplants to a high-sided baking dish, placing them skin side down.
- Sprinkle the top with plenty of grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and bake at 200°C/395°F for 20 minutes.
- Serve the eggplants hot and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
0.1mg
(0%)
Sodium
1854mg
(77%)
Potassium
561mg
(16%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
187IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1854mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 187IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.