EASY EGGPLANT WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BASIL
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EASY EGGPLANT WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BASIL
Description
To make this dish, peeled eggplants are sliced lengthwise into approximately one-third inch thick pieces and lightly brushed with olive oil. The slices are baked at 450°F for about 20-25 minutes until tender. After cooling, soft goat cheese is spread on half of each slice, topped with sliced tomato and basil leaves, then folded over into a sandwich-like form. The dish is garnished with additional basil leaves. This preparation respects the natural mild flavor of eggplant while adding creamy, tangy goat cheese and the brightness of fresh basil and tomato. It is a simple yet flavorful way to enjoy eggplant that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or light vegetarian option.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplant
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp soft goat cheese
- 1 medium tomato sliced
- 12 basil leaves
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Peel the eggplants and slice them lengthwise into ⅓- inch thick pieces. Each eggplant should make about 6 slices.
- Using a silicone pastry brush or just your hands, brush the eggplant slices lightly with olive oil on both sides.
- Arrange the eggplant on a large baking tray and bake for about 20-25 minutes. (Depending on the size of your oven you may need to bake the eggplant in batches).
- Once the eggplant is baked, let it cool completely.
- Spread ½ tbsp of goat cheese onto half of the eggplant, just like you see in the photo below.
- Place 2 slices of tomato and 1 basil leaf on top of the goat cheese. Fold the eggplant in half. Garnish with basil leaves.
Notes
- Peeling the eggplant before baking reduces bitterness and creates a smoother texture.
- Brush eggplant slices evenly with olive oil to ensure they bake tender and prevent drying out.
- Bake in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the baking tray and ensure even cooking.
- Let the eggplant cool before assembling to prevent the cheese from melting excessively.
- Fresh basil leaves add aromatic freshness and should be used generously as a garnish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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