Lenten Eggplant (Aubergine)

Eggplants are actually a fruit, not a vegetable, and belong to the nightshade family along with tomatoes and potatoes.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Lenten Eggplant (Aubergine)

Cooking Method: Baking, Grilling Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Eggplant
• 2 cup Tomatoes
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Sprinkle salt on both sides and let them sit for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
2. Rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry with a paper towel. Place them on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
3. Bake the eggplant slices for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown.
4. While the eggplant is baking, prepare the tomato sauce. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
5. Add chopped tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
6. Once the eggplant slices are done baking, remove them from the oven. Spoon the tomato sauce over each slice and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
7. Return the eggplant slices to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve the Lenten Eggplant as a main dish or as a side dish with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.