How to Make Baked Eggplant - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking with vegetables, eggplant is often an overlooked option. However, this delightful and versatile vegetable can be the star of any dish, especially when it is baked to perfection. Baked eggplant is the ideal dish for those looking for a healthy and flavorful option that can be served as a main dish or a side.

One of the best things about baked eggplant is that it is incredibly easy to prepare, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights when you want a deli...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
  • 3 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Arrange eggplant and tomato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over vegetables; season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese begins to brown, about 30 minutes. Switch the oven broiler to high; continue baking until the top is completely browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    54 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 72mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 185mg