Easy and Delicious Eggplant Dish Recipe

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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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Step 2: Prepare the Spinach Filling
  1. 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.
  2. Prepare Mozzarella:
    • Cut the mozzarella cheese into small bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 3: Assemble the Dish
  1. Brush Baking Dish:
    • Brush your baking dish with oil and sprinkle with Italian herbs.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.