Italian Eggplant (Aubergine)

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  • Yield: 3168 g
  • Serving: 8
  • Prep time: 15 m
  • Cook time: 40 m
  • Ready in: 55 m
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I am always looking for new ways to serve vegetables. They can get to be pretty boring if you aren’t willing to be creative. I love eggplant and this recipe looks like one I will try soon! From Virginia Hospitality.

Ingredients

Nutrients

Calories
433.2
Calories from Fat
282 g
Total Fat
31.4 g
Saturated Fat
6 g
Cholesterol
9.3 mg
Sodium
459.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate
33.3 g
Dietary Fiber
7.8 g
Sugars
9.3 g
Protein
8.1 g

Step by step method

  • Step 1

    Peel eggplant, cut in 1" cubes.

  • Step 2

    Sprinkle with salt and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Drain, dry with paper towels; sprinkle with flour.

  • Step 4

    Toss to coat eggplant lightly.

  • Step 5

    Heat oil in large skillet, add eggplant.

  • Step 6

    Sauté 3-4 minutes (Divide eggplant and oil; do half at a time if necessary).

  • Step 7

    Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.

  • Step 8

    Sauté garlic 1 minute.

  • Step 9

    Add tomatoes, celery salt, bay leaf, basil, salt, pepper and sugar.

  • Step 10

    Bring to boiling.

  • Step 11

    Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10-12 minutes.

  • Step 12

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  • Step 13

    Place eggplant in buttered 2-2 1/2 qt baking dish.

  • Step 14

    Pour tomato mixture over eggplant.

  • Step 15

    Sprinkle with combined crumbs and cheese.

  • Step 16

    Bake 25 minutes.

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