Eggplant (Aubergine) Skillet
Eggplants are actually a fruit, botanically classified as a berry, and belong to the nightshade family.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Eggplant
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium-sized Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 2 medium-sized Tomato
- 1 handful Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the sliced eggplant and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Stir in the tomatoes, basil leaves, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the skillet to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.