eggplants Recipe: Unleash the Mediterranean Flavours
A common element in many cuisines, especially Mediterranean and Asian cookery, eggplants have a rich, somewhat bitter taste and a velvety texture. These adaptable purple veggies provide many options, whether you’re craving a traditional eggplant parmesan, a filling eggplant stew, or a tasty eggplant.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggplants
- 2 onions
- 8 tomatoes
- 1 clove of garlic
- Fresh parsley
- Greek yogurt
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Wash and slice the eggplants into rounds or lengthwise, as preferred.
- Place the eggplant slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over the slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast the eggplant slices in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until they are tender and golden brown.
- While the eggplant is roasting, prepare the tomato-onion sauce. Finely chop the onions, tomatoes, and garlic clove.
- In a pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are translucent.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce-like consistency. Stir in chopped parsley.
- Once the eggplant slices are done roasting, arrange them on a serving platter.
- Pour the tomato-onion sauce over the roasted eggplant slices.
- Serve the Easy and Tasty Eggplant Delight with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.
- Enjoy your meat-free, easy, and delicious dinner in minutes!
Serving Suggestions:
- Pair this dish with cooked quinoa, couscous, or rice for a hearty and satisfying meal.
- Serve it alongside a fresh green salad dressed with lemon vinaigrette for a light and refreshing contrast.
- Enjoy it as a side dish to complement grilled chicken, fish, or tofu for a complete and balanced dinner.