EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO-MINT SAUCE AND GOAT CHEESE

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Categories     Cheese     Herb     Tomato     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Goat Cheese     Mint     Eggplant     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 1-pound eggplants, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick crosswise rounds
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with oil spray. Arrange eggplant rounds on prepared sheets; brush lightly with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 10 minutes. Turn rounds over and bake until tender and golden, about 10 minutes longer. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with their juices, mint and oregano and simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 1 3/4 cups, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon half of tomato sauce into shallow 2-quart baking dish. Arrange eggplant rounds atop sauce, overlapping slightly. Spoon remaining sauce over. Sprinkle cheese over. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with basil.

Jaziel Rosas
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Overall, I enjoyed this recipe. It was a bit time-consuming and expensive, but the flavor was worth it. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Musbah-Amiri
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This dish was a bit too expensive for me. The ingredients were all very high-quality, which made the dish quite pricey. Next time, I'll try using less expensive ingredients to see if that makes a difference in the flavor.


Minentle Qinisile
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I had to roast the eggplant, make the sauce, and then assemble the dish. It took me over an hour to make. Next time, I'll try using pre-roasted eggplant to save time.


KATUSHABE ANNET
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kiran Gupta
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I used too much chili powder in the sauce. Next time, I'll use less chili powder and see if that improves the flavor.


Waqassarwar Waqassarwar
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I'm a big fan of eggplant parmesan, so I was excited to try this recipe. I wasn't disappointed! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The tomato-mint sauce was also delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


ttutu Mc
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some roasted eggplant in the fridge and decided to try this dish. I'm so glad I did! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Natasha Mc
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the tender eggplant and the flavorful sauce. I even had people asking for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Khursheed Iqbal
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This recipe was a total flop! The eggplant was mushy and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I used the wrong type of eggplant? I'm not sure, but I won't be making this dish again.


Foustine Kiptoo
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Overall, I enjoyed this recipe. The eggplant was roasted to perfection and the tomato-mint sauce had a nice depth of flavor. However, I found the goat cheese to be a bit overpowering. I think I'll try using a milder cheese next time, such as feta or


Promise Chikodi
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I might have added too much lemon juice to the tomato sauce. Next time, I'll use less lemon and see if that improves the flavor balance.


Joshwa Bhatti
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As a beginner cook, I was a bit intimidated by this recipe at first. But I decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was impressive. The eggplant turned out perfectly tender an


Dipsikha Singh
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I'm a vegetarian and always looking for hearty and flavorful meatless dishes. This eggplant recipe fit the bill perfectly. The roasted eggplant had a meaty texture that satisfied my craving for something substantial. The combination of spices in the


Rokun Mia
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This dish was a hit at my summer barbecue! The vibrant colors of the roasted eggplant and fresh mint made it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. I loved the smoky undertones from the eggplant, which complemented the acidity of the tomatoes pe


Jessica Rose
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind completely. The roasting process brought out the eggplant's natural sweetness and made it incredibly tender. Paired with the zesty sauce and creamy goat cheese, it was a味覚の交響曲 (sympho


Abdulkareem Abbasi
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This eggplant dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors from the roasted eggplant, tangy tomato-mint sauce, and creamy goat cheese was simply divine. I followed the recipe precisely and the result was a restaurant-quality meal that wow