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Eggplant Tomato Pie

It's delicious, healthy, and easy to make!

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Cooking Method
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Cooking Temp 190  C
Servings 3
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 Medium Eggplants
  • 6-8 Tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1 Medium Onion (diced)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 Cup Breadcrumbs
  • 73g(2.5oz) Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • 4 Tbsp Butter (melted)
  • 2 Tbsp Pesto
  • 150g Shredded Mozzarella
  • Salt & pepper
  • Chopped Parsley
Method
  1. Peel the skin and dice the eggplants and boil in salted water until soft, about 10 minutes.

  2. Slices the tomatoes and place them on a paper towel to absorb any moisture.

  3. Saute the onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant and set aside.

  4. When eggplants are soft, drain water and mash.

  5. To eggplant mash add the sauteed onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, melted butter, pesto, salt and pepper and mix well.

  6. Grease a shallow round 27cm baking dish.

  7. Layer the bottom with sliced tomatoes. Add eggplant mixture. Top with the sliced tomatoes. Add shredded mozzarella and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.

  8. Bake in oven 190C/375F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

  9. I served it with boiled potatoes mixed with a little olive oil, butter, chopped parsley, garlic powder and pepper.

  10. Enjoy!