Cheesy Eggplant Delight: Aromatic Aubergine Casserole Recipe 🧀🍆

Eggplant (Aubergine) Bake 🍆

Overview:

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Calories per Serving: 259.7
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Recipe Category: Vegetable
• Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Winter, < 60 Mins, Easy

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Prepare Eggplants: Lay out the eggplant slices on lightly oiled baking sheets, ensuring they are evenly spread out.

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3. Bake Eggplants: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the slices over and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the slices start to brown.

4. Prepare Sauce: While the eggplants are baking, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the zucchini for a couple of minutes until they begin to soften.

5. Add Tomatoes: Add the fresh tomatoes to the saucepan and cook for another couple of minutes until they start to break down slightly.

6. Add Tomato Sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce and stir in the minced garlic and torn basil leaves. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Layer Casserole: In a casserole dish, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom. Layer some of the baked eggplant slices on top of the sauce, followed by another layer of sauce and a sprinkling of both cheeses.

8. Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining eggplant slices, cheeses, and sauce, finishing with a layer of sauce on top.

9. Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top layer of sauce.

10. Bake: Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

11. Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. This delicious eggplant bake pairs wonderfully with rice, but it’s so flavorful that you may find it tempting to enjoy it on its own!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 259.7
• Fat: 11.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.8g
• Cholesterol: 33.3mg
• Sodium: 991mg
• Carbohydrates: 28.2g
  • Fiber: 12.7g
  • Sugar: 15.2g
• Protein: 15.8g

Enjoy this delightful Eggplant Bake as a satisfying and nutritious meal option, perfect for any occasion!