Luci’s Veggie Corner: Stuffed Eggplant Slices
By Luciana Fernandez
As a vegetarian, I’ve learned stepping out of the box and trying unique dishes is always fun – seeing as I like getting a taste for “different” cuisines, this recipe for eggplant slices excited my taste buds.
Here are the ingredients:
1 medium eggplant
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
14-oz./400 g of canned chopped tomatoes with additional added herbs
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 F/200 C.
- Slice the eggplant lengthwise into 8 slices. Brush the slices with oil and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, without letting them get too floppy. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle the grated cheese and basil over the eggplant slices
- Roll up each slice and place the slices in a single layer in a shallow ovenproof dish.
- Pour the chopped tomatoes over them and cook in the oven for 10 minutes, or until the sauce bubbles and the cheese melts.
- Remove the stuffed eggplant slices from the oven and transfer carefully to serving plates.
- Spoon any remaining chopped tomatoes on or around the eggplant slices, and garnish with basil leaves. Serve while still hot.
Recipe Source:
Simply Vegetarian by LOVE FOOD