Eggplant Upside Down Pie

Name: Eggplant Upside Down Pie
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil; 3 Tbsp. bread crumbs; 1 lb. eggplant, cut in 1/4-inch slices; 1/4 c. oil; 1 c. long grain rice; 1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage (bulk); 1/4 c. chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 3 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tsp. oregano; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 c. shredded Provolone cheese; 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. bread crumbs
1 lb. eggplant, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1/4 c. oil
1 c. long grain rice
1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage (bulk)
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. shredded Provolone cheese
1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Directions

1

Preheat broiler.
2

Grease bottom and sides of 10-inch pie plate with 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
3

Dust with bread crumbs.
4

Place eggplant on a baking sheet; brush both sides with 1/4 cup oil. Broil about 5 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides. Reduce oven to 350°.
5

Cook rice following package directions. Salt.
6

Drain excess liquid.
7

Reserve rice.