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EASY EGGPLANT WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BASIL
5 from 33 votes

EASY EGGPLANT WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BASIL

This Easy Eggplant with Goat Cheese and Basil recipe features peeled, sliced eggplant baked until tender and then folded over a goat cheese, tomato, and fresh basil filling. The contrast between the soft, olive oil-coated eggplant and the creamy cheese with herbaceous basil makes for a light, textured vegetable dish with fresh Mediterranean flavors.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 83 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplant
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 6 tbsp soft goat cheese
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
  • 12 basil leaves
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450F.
  2. Peel the eggplants and slice them lengthwise into ⅓- inch thick pieces. Each eggplant should make about 6 slices.
  3. Using a silicone pastry brush or just your hands, brush the eggplant slices lightly with olive oil on both sides.
  4. 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).
  5. Once the eggplant is baked, let it cool completely.
  6. Spread ½ tbsp of goat cheese onto half of the eggplant, just like you see in the photo below.
  7. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83

% 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.