Cheesy Baked Tomato Eggplant
Image by Ricette Sfiziose via Youtube
This cheesy baked tomato eggplant by Ricette Sfiziose deserves to be in your weekly meal rotation. Every bite is incredibly delicious. The eggplant slices and the minced meat with vegetables are seasoned well. I love the tanginess of the tomato that complements the cheese toppings. Everyone in your family will surely be delighted to have this for lunch or dinner. Read on for the full instructions.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggplants
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- sweet paprika
- oregano
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 bell peppers (chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 0.65 lb of minced meat
- cumin
- ginger
- coriander
- parsley (chopped)
- 8.8 oz of tomato puree
- 2/3 cup of water
- 5.3 oz of mozzarella
- parmesan
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Instructions:
Step 1:
Wash the eggplant and thinly slice them about 0.4 inches thick lengthwise. Set them aside.
Step 2:
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a bowl. Season with salt, garlic powder, pepper, sweet paprika, and oregano. Mix until well combined.
Step 3:
Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the olive oil mixture on both sides of the eggplant. Place inside the oven and bake at 356F for about 20 minutes.
Step 4:
Add olive oil and chopped onion to a pan. Cook until a little bit translucent. Next, add the chopped bell peppers. Season with salt, and black pepper, then mix well.
Step 5:
Press the 2 garlic cloves then add the minced meat. Break down the meat, then season with sweet paprika, ginger powder, cumin, and coriander. Mix until well incorporated. Cook for about 6 to 7 minutes.
Step 6:
Add the chopped parsley and tomato puree. Mix it well, then add the water. Stir and finish cooking for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 7:
Fill each eggplant slice with minced meat mixture, then top it with shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan. Make 2 more layers. For the top layer, sprinkle it with dried oregano.
Step 8:
Place in the oven and bake at 356F for about 15 minutes.
