Healthy Eggplant Delight

About this recipe

Discover a delicious and nutritious recipe featuring eggplant as the star. This dish combines roasted eggplant with vibrant vegetables and herbs, topped with Parmesan for a satisfying meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, this dish offers both flavor and health benefits.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Place eggplant slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Bake for 15-20 minutes until tender and lightly browned.

4. 4

   Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add onion and garlic and cook until softened.

5. 5

   Add bell peppers and zucchini, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until tender.

6. 6

   Stir in cherry tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Top each baked eggplant slice with the vegetable mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm.