Eggplant (Aubergine) Mozzarella Bake

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Eggplant (Aubergine) Mozzarella Bake, a cheesy and flavorful veggie dish
in Vegetarian

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 medium eggplants , thinly sliced
1 can tomato sauce
1/2 cup zucchini , finely chopped
1/4 cup onion , finely chopped
1 medium tomatoes , finely chopped
1/2 cup portabella mushroom , finely chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper , finely chopped ( yellow , green , or red )
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
2 teaspoons red cayenne pepper
1 cup 2 % mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
230
Sugar
6g
Fat
12g
Eggplant (Aubergine) Mozzarella Bake is a cheesy and flavorful vegetarian dish that is perfect for anyone looking to eat more vegetables or reduce their meat intake. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and is a filling and nutritious meal that the whole family can enjoy. The eggplant slices add texture and flavor to the dish and the tomato sauce and cheese make it rich and satisfying.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Grease a large baking dish with cooking spray.
3.Place the eggplant slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 15 minutes.
4.Rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry with paper towels.
5.In a large bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, zucchini, onion, tomato, mushroom, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, Italian seasoning, and red cayenne pepper.
6.Spread the tomato mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
7.Layer the eggplant slices over the tomato mixture.
8.Sprinkle the top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
9.Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
10.Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Eggplant (Aubergine) Mozzarella Bake is a delicious and filling vegetarian dish that is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

It’s loaded with vegetables, which makes it healthy and nutritious.

It’s also a great dish for meal prep as it can be made ahead of time and reheated throughout the week.

CONS

Eggplant (Aubergine) Mozzarella Bake can be high in calories and fat, especially if you use too much cheese.

It can also be time-consuming to prepare all the vegetables and slice the eggplant.

Some people may not enjoy the texture of eggplant, so this recipe may not be for everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplant is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and is low in calories.
It also contains antioxidants that may help to protect against certain types of cancer and reduce the risk of heart disease.
The other vegetables in this dish provide additional vitamins and minerals, as well as filling fiber and antioxidants.

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