This vegetarian eggplant casserole with tomatoes is delicious and easy to make. Eggplant, tomatoes, and onions are layered and seasoned with a splash of balsamic vinegar, then topped off with bread crumbs. There are a million variations and additions you can make to this recipe — be creative!
Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- salt to taste
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small onion, halved and sliced
- 4 medium tomatoes, sliced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- pepper to taste
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the eggplant slices with salt and let stand for about 10 minutes. Drain off liquid.
Step 2
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and quickly brown on each side.
Step 3
Place one layer of eggplant slices into an 8-inch square baking dish. Cover with some tomato slices, then a few onion slices. Repeat layers until you run out of eggplant. Pour balsamic vinegar over everything.
Step 4
Stir bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread in a layer over vegetables.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant is tender and topping is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 329 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat3g | 14% |
Sodium213mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 22% |
Total Sugars12g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C19mg | 95% |
Calcium80mg | 6% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium665mg | 14% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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