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Recipe for: Baked Eggplant with Vegetables and Feta Cheese

Pikantne Vegetarian Dishes Main Dishes 40 min Medium 6 wyświetleń ~26.97 PLN * - (0)
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Description

Aromatic, spring vegetarian dish: slices of eggplant baked with seasonal vegetables (zucchini, bell pepper, asparagus), juicy tomato, and crumbly feta. The dish combines Mediterranean character with the simplicity of Polish ingredients; it has a creamy texture from the eggplant, sweetness from the roasted vegetables, and a salty accent from the feta cheese. Serve as a main dish with millet or barley, or as an impressive appetizer. It presents beautifully on a large platter, garnished with fresh basil. The dish has a balance of flavors: light, herbal, slightly spicy from the pepper, and a sour note from lemon juice (optional).

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (13)

Servings:
4
  • Eggplant 1.7 szt. (~600 g)
  • Zucchini 0.8 szt. (~200 g)
  • Red bell pepper 1.1 szt. (~200 g)
  • Tomato 2.5 szt. (~300 g)
  • Onion 1 szt. (~150 g)
  • Garlic 2 ząbki (~10 g)
  • Asparagus 200 g
  • Feta cheese 200 g
  • Rapeseed oil 30 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 0.1 szczypt (~3 g)
  • Black pepper 4 szczypty (~2 g)
  • Oregano 2 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Fresh basil 0.5 pęczek (~15 g)
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~26.97 PLN (6.74 PLN/porcję)
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Preparation steps

Preparing the eggplant

1

Wash the eggplants, trim the ends. Cut each eggplant into slices about 1 cm thick. Arrange the slices on a board and evenly sprinkle with salt (about 3 g in total) on both sides to draw out excess moisture and any bitterness. Set aside in a colander or on a plate for 15 minutes; droplets of moisture will appear.

Ingredients: Eggplant, Salt
Use a cutting board and a sharp vegetable knife. Salting the eggplant is crucial if the harvest is bitter; after 15 minutes, wipe the slices with a paper towel to remove the brine and moisture. This will allow the slices to brown nicely instead of steaming.

Preparation of vegetables

2

While the eggplant is draining, wash and slice the zucchini into 0.7-1 cm thick slices, cut the bell pepper into strips about 1.5 cm wide, and slice the tomato into thick slices (about 1 cm). Peel the onion and cut it into half-moons, finely chop the garlic (2 cloves). Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and cut them into pieces about 4-5 cm long (thinner stalks can be left whole).

Ingredients: Zucchini, Red bell pepper, Tomato, Onion, Garlic, asparagus
Use a stable surface and a sharp chef's knife. Even pieces bake evenly. If the tomatoes are very juicy, lightly drain the excess juice on a paper towel.

Preparation for baking

3

Preheat the oven to 200°C (top-bottom). Prepare a large baking tray lined with parchment paper or a baking dish measuring about 30x20 cm. Pat the dried eggplant slices with a paper towel and arrange them on the tray in a single layer. Drizzle all the vegetables with rapeseed oil (30 g in total), sprinkle with garlic, half of the oregano (1 g), freshly ground pepper, and a small amount of salt. Lightly dust the tomato and zucchini slices with olive oil and the remaining oregano.

Ingredients: Eggplant, Rapeseed oil, Garlic, Oregano, Black pepper, Salt, Tomato, Zucchini
Use a silicone brush to evenly distribute the oil. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet — the vegetables should lie in a single layer to brown properly. If you don't have canola oil, use olive oil.

Baking

4

Place the tray in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 200°C. After 12-15 minutes, check the vegetables: the edges of the eggplant and zucchini should be lightly browned, and the bell pepper should be softening. If you are using asparagus, make sure they do not burn — the thin tips cook faster.

Ingredients: Eggplant, Zucchini, Red bell pepper, Tomato, asparagus
Use an oven thermometer to check the temperature and a timer. Overbaking will cause the vegetables to dry out; properly baked vegetables are tender, have golden edges, and a rich aroma.

Adding cheese and baking further

5

Remove the baking tray after 20-25 minutes. Crumble the feta cheese evenly over the roasted vegetables (200 g). Gently spread the cheese pieces so that they partially cover the slices of eggplant and tomato. Put it back in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until the feta is slightly warmed and begins to brown at the edges (it should not completely melt).

Ingredients: Feta cheese
Use a spoon to crumble the feta without mashing it. A shorter baking time will maintain the creamy texture of the cheese; a longer time will result in a deeper browning.

Finishing and serving

6

After removing from the oven, drizzle everything with a bit of oil (if needed), season to taste with salt and pepper — remember that feta is salty. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves (15 g) just before serving. Serve hot, directly from the baking dish or transfer to a platter. Optionally, add the juice of a quarter lemon for freshness.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Salt, Black pepper, Fresh basil
Use a large spatula to transfer portions to avoid breaking up the ingredients. Adding basil just before serving will preserve its aroma and appearance.

Fun Fact

💡

Eggplant originates from South Asia and made its way to Europe through Arab traders; in many traditions, salt is used to remove bitterness, which has become a common culinary practice.

Best for

obiad rodzinny wegetariańska kolacja majówka

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve with millet or barley, which absorb the sauce from the bake. A salad of arugula and lemon works well as a side. The dish also tastes great warm the next day, slightly reheated in the oven.

🥡 Storage

Store in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, use the oven at 180°C for 8-10 minutes, so the feta becomes slightly creamy again and the vegetables heat evenly. Freezing is not recommended – the texture of the eggplant and tomato will deteriorate.

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