Baked Cheese Tomato Eggplants

Have you ever tried Baked Cheese Tomato Eggplants?

This delightful and satisfying dish is made with just 3 simple ingredients.

My easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps of creating these mouthwatering eggplant “towers” with tomatoes and cheese.

Picture a thick slice of meaty eggplant, topped with a juicy tomato, and all of this deliciousness sprinkled with cheese.

It’s a finger-licking treat!

These aromatic Baked Cheese Tomato Eggplants will quickly become your favorite dish.

Even if you’re new to cooking, you can easily whip up this hearty meal!

Simply slice all the vegetables into circles, stack them together, and generously sprinkle grated cheese on top.

In no time, you’ll be savoring the delightful aroma and enjoying this fragrant treat.

This one’s for all the eggplant lovers out there!

Now, let’s talk about the unique characteristic of eggplants – their bitterness.

To eliminate this natural bitterness, it’s best to prepare fresh eggplants by cutting them, salting them generously, and letting them sit for 15-20 minutes.

As the juice is released, all you need to do is rinse them thoroughly and continue with the recipe.

If you’re dealing with larger eggplants, you can even place them in a bowl of salted water and press them down with a weight.

If you want to enhance the natural flavors of the eggplants and tomatoes, you can add a touch of spicy oil.

Simply mix spices and herbs with vegetable oil, creating a flavorful sauce.

Brush each slice of eggplant with this sauce and place a tomato slice on top.

You can even coat the tomatoes with the spicy oil for an extra kick.

The result will be a dish bursting with aromatic and tantalizing flavors!

So, why wait? Gather your ingredients, follow these simple steps, and indulge in the delightful combination of eggplants, tomatoes, and cheese.

Your taste buds will thank you!

how to cook Baked Cheese Tomato Eggplants?

STEP 1

To start, preheat your oven to 200⁰C (400⁰F). Grab your eggplants and slice them up.

STEP 2

Next, transfer the slices to a large bowl and sprinkle some salt over them. Let them sit for about 20 minutes.

TIPS: How to Remove Bitterness from Eggplants? Start by cutting the eggplants into desired shapes and sprinkle them generously with salt. Let them sit for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the salt to work its magic. After that, give them a good rinse with water, pat them dry, and continue with your recipe. Another trick is to soak the sliced eggplants in salted water for about 30 minutes, then rinse and dry them.

STEP 3

After that, rinse off the salt and pat the eggplants dry with a paper towel.

STEP 4

Now, it’s time to slice up the tomatoes.

STEP 5

Take your cheese and grate it finely.

STEP 6

In a small bowl, mix together some ground paprika, dried basil, black pepper, and salt. Add in some chopped garlic and vegetable oil, and give it a good stir.

TIPS: Instead of using dried basil, you can opt for fresh basil to add more flavor. Just make sure to wash it, dry it, and finely chop it before using.

TIPS: Now, let’s talk about garlic. Wondering how to chop a clove of garlic? There are a couple of options. You can either use a garlic press to get that perfect mince. Or finely chop the garlic with a sharp knife. Both methods work like a charm.

TIPS: If you don’t have fresh garlic cloves, dried garlic can be a suitable substitute. Just keep in mind that the flavor might be slightly different, so adjust accordingly.

STEP 7

Grab a baking sheet and grease it with some vegetable oil. Lay out the eggplant slices on the sheet.

STEP 8

Coat each slice with the sauce you just made.

TIPS: To make spreading the sauce over the eggplants a breeze, use a silicone pastry brush. It’s the perfect tool for the job and will give you a smooth and even application.

STEP 9

Place a slice of tomato on top of each eggplant.

STEP 10

Brush some more sauce over the tomatoes.

STEP 11

Finally, sprinkle some grated cheese on top.

STEP 12

Pop the baking sheet into your preheated to 200⁰C (400⁰F) oven and let it bake for about 20 minutes.

TIPS: Looking for some helpful advice on how to preheat your oven and prepare it for baking? Look no further than my articles “How and Why Do You Need to Preheat Oven” and “Top 7 Secrets How to Bake in Oven”.

STEP 13

Once it’s done, take it out and let it cool for a bit.

STEP 14

Transfer the deliciously cheesy eggplants onto a plate and garnish with some chopped parsley.

STEP 15

There you have it! A mouthwatering dish of Baked Cheese Tomato Eggplants. Enjoy your meal!