Easy and Delicious Eggplant Dish Recipe
Ingredients
2 large eggplants, sliced thinly
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 3 large tomatoes, sliced thinly
- Oil, for brushing
- Italian herbs, to taste
- 140g (5 ounces) spinach, chopped
- 4 tbsp ricotta cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Seasoning or other spices of choice, to taste
- 200g (1.5 pounds) Mozzarella cheese, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- Neapolitan sauce or any tomato sauce
- 30g (1 ounce) parmesan cheese, grated
Nutrition Information
This recipe makes approximately 6 servings. The nutritional information per serving is as follows:
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 10g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 700mg
Preparation Time
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Eggplants
- Slice and Soak Eggplants:
- Slice the eggplants thinly, then transfer them into a large bowl.
- Fill the bowl with water until the eggplants are fully submerged.
- Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water and let the eggplants soak for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drain the eggplants and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Season and Bake Eggplants:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Brush a sheet pan with oil, then spread the eggplants on the pan.
- Season the eggplants with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to taste. Drizzle oil over the eggplants and use a brush to spread the seasoning evenly.
- Repeat the seasoning for another layer of eggplants if needed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Spinach Filling
- Mix Spinach and Ricotta:
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped spinach, 4 tablespoons of ricotta cheese, minced garlic, and other spices or seasonings of your choice.
- Mix until well combined.
- Prepare Mozzarella:
- Cut the mozzarella cheese into small bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 3: Assemble the Dish
- Brush Baking Dish:
- Brush your baking dish with oil and sprinkle with Italian herbs.
- Layer Ingredients:
- Place the eggplants on the side of the baking dish, letting the other half hang over the edge.
- Add and spread half of the spinach filling over the eggplants. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Spread some Neapolitan sauce or any tomato sauce over the spinach filling.
- Add a layer of sliced tomatoes and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Add the remaining eggplants, spreading another layer of Neapolitan sauce or tomato sauce.
- Fold the overlapped tomatoes on the side towards the center and use the eggplants to cover the entire baking dish.
- Finish and Bake:
- Drizzle with more oil if preferred and sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Conclusion
This Easy Eggplant Dish is a delicious, healthy meal that everyone will love. The combination of tender eggplant, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, all topped with a rich tomato sauce and parmesan, is simply irresistible. Enjoy this dish as a main course or a hearty side.