🍆 Mediterranean Baked Eggplant with Tomato & Feta

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🥣 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

🍆 For the Eggplant

• 2 medium eggplants, sliced into ½-inch rounds

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and black pepper to taste

🍅 For the Tomato Sauce

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups crushed tomatoes (or tomato puree)

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

🧀 For Topping

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley

👩‍🍳 Instructions

✅ Step 1: Prepare the Eggplant

1. Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.

2. Brush eggplant slices lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.

✅ Step 2: Make the Tomato Sauce

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft (about 3 minutes).

2. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.

4. Simmer on low for 10–12 minutes until thickened.

✅ Step 3: Assemble the Dish

1. In a baking dish, layer roasted eggplant slices and spoon tomato sauce between layers.

2. Top with feta cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

✅ Step 4: Bake

Bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until cheese starts to melt and the sauce bubbles gently.

✅ Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley. Serve warm with:

• 🥖 Warm pita bread

• 🍚 Lemon rice or couscous

• 🥗 Fresh Greek salad

💚 Health & Nutrition Benefits

✅ Healthy Tips

1. 🍆 Bake instead of frying for fewer calories.

2. 🌿 Add spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables.

3. 🧀 Use low-fat feta or skip cheese for vegan version.

4. 🧊 Leftovers taste even better the next day — perfect for meal prep!