Baked Eggplant

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 finger eggplants, cut in half lengthways
  • olive oil (for frying)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon currants, softened in water and drained
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (home made or store bought)

Directions

  1. 1
    Scoop out some of the flesh from the eggplants and set aside.
  2. 2
    Fry the onion in a splash of olive oil and add the eggplant flesh, breadcrumbs and season to taste.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and add the pine nuts and currants, mixing through to combine.
  4. 4
    Remove mixture from pan and set aside.
  5. 5
    Heat 2tbsp oil in pan; add the eggplant halves and fry gently until softened, keeping their shape intact.
  6. 6
    Remove from pan and drain on paper towel.
  7. 7
    Place the eggplant halves cut-side up in an ovenproof dish.
  8. 8
    Fill each with mixture.
  9. 9
    Pour tomato sauce over top.
  10. 10
    Bake in oven at 180C for 30-40 minutes.
  11. 11
    Serve with a green salad.

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