Savory Italian Tofu Eggplant Delight 🍆✨

Italian Eggplant (Aubergine) Tofu Bake 🍆🥚

Description: Dive into the flavors of Italy with this savory dish, graciously shared by Chef Jen from CA. It’s a culinary masterpiece, ideal as a hearty main course for four or a delightful side dish for eight, showcasing the fusion of eggplant, tofu, and aromatic herbs.

Cook Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients:

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 344.7
• Fat Content: 17.9g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6.5g
• Cholesterol Content: 180.6mg
• Sodium Content: 899.5mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 24.6g
• Fiber Content: 7.2g
• Sugar Content: 12.2g
• Protein Content: 26.1g

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Sauté Onion and Garlic:

   • In a large oven-proof skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
   • Add finely chopped onion and garlic cloves to the skillet.
   • Sauté until they turn translucent and fragrant.

3. Prepare Eggplant Mixture:

   • Chop the eggplants into bite-sized pieces.
   • Add the chopped eggplant, tomato paste, water, vegetable bouillon granules, and garlic powder to the skillet.
   • Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

4. Simmer Eggplant Mixture:

   • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
   • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

5. Prepare Tofu Mixture:

   • In a separate bowl, crumble the tofu.
   • Beat the eggs and add them to the crumbled tofu, mixing until well combined.

6. Combine Tofu and Eggplant:

   • After the eggplant mixture has simmered for 10 minutes, gently stir in the tofu and egg mixture.

7. Add Parmesan Cheese:

   • Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the mixture in the skillet.

8. Bake:

   • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
   • Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

9. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once baked to perfection, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
   • Serve this Italian Eggplant Tofu Bake hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
   • Delight in the rich flavors and hearty textures of this delightful dish!

10. Bon Appétit! 🍽️