EGGPLANT MARINARA FLATBREAD

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Bread     Cheese     Tomato     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Mozzarella     Eggplant     Party     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons (about) olive oil, divided
6 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick eggplant rounds (3 to 4 inches in diameter; from 1 large)
1 loaf ciabatta or pain rustique, cut horizontally in half, trimmed to 9-inch length
1 1/4 cups purchased fresh marinara sauce
2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil plus 6 whole leaves (for garnish)
1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and pepper. Place in skillet. Cover. Cook until tender, turning, 10 minutes. Transfer to plate. Brush cut side of bottom half of bread with rest of oil. Cook in skillet, cut side down, until golden, 1 minute.
  • Place bread, cut side up, on baking sheet. Spread with 3/4 cup sauce. Crumble goat cheese over; sprinkle with chopped basil. Top with eggplant. Mound mozzarella on eggplant; spoon remaining sauce over.
  • Bake bread until topping is hot and crust is crisp, about 12 minutes. Cut into 6 pieces. Garnish with basil leaves

Katie Morgan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the flatbread turned out really dry. I think I might have used too much flour.


Zohaib Chohan
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The flatbread was a bit soggy in the middle. I think I should have cooked it for a few minutes longer.


Abubaker Bakkar
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I thought the marinara sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I added some crushed red pepper flakes to give it a little more heat.


Ayat islam Anaf
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I had some trouble finding the right eggplant for this recipe. I ended up using a Japanese eggplant, which worked well.


Muthin Roy
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This flatbread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Molly Kennon
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this flatbread. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the marinara sauce was delicious.


Evy Goates
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


MTWABP JustThat
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I love the combination of flavors in this flatbread. The eggplant and marinara sauce are a perfect match.


Viper King
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This flatbread is so delicious and versatile. I've tried it with different toppings and it's always amazing.


Withney Hanson
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for parties or potlucks.


Scar Face
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This is the best eggplant marinara flatbread I've ever had. The crust is crispy and the toppings are flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Emmanuel Charo
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Alicia Llamado
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This flatbread is so easy to make and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal. I love that I can use store-bought flatbread to save time.


Khaled Benotmane
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the marinara sauce was delicious.


Omar 18
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This eggplant marinara flatbread was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.