Eggplant (Aubergine) And Tomato Crisp

20 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • Filling
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 medium eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • Topping
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 cups whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; brush on both sides of eggplant, bell pepper and tomato slices.
  2. 2
    Place vegetables on a large baking sheet. Jellyroll pan works nice.
  3. 3
    Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Lightly coat a shallow casserole or gratin dish with cooking spray.
  6. 6
    Place a layer of eggplant on bottom; top with a layer of bell pepper, then a layer of sliced tomatoes.
  7. 7
    Repeat layers, using all remaining vegetables and ending with a layer of tomatoes.
  8. 8
    Mix together all topping ingredients except fresh basil leaves.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle over vegetables.
  10. 10
    Bake for 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

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