Vegan Turkish Baked Eggplant

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This vegan Turkish dish is simple to prepare, but it does take a little time to cook. It is served at room temperature so do allow time for it to cool properly.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 small eggplants, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

  • salt to taste

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 2 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, or to taste

Directions

  1. Place eggplants in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and leave to drain for 30 minutes.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking pan.

  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook until onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Remove from heat.

  4. Pat the eggplant slices dry with paper towels and arrange in the prepared baking pan. Drop a teaspoonful of the tomato mixture onto each eggplant slice. Drizzle remaining olive oil over and around slices. Cover with aluminum foil.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until eggplant slices are tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Garnish with pine nuts and cilantro leaves. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257 Calories
19g Fat
22g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 8g 30%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 61mg 68%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 849mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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