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| Eggplant Tomato Parmesan Bake |
Eggplant Tomato Parmesan Bake
4 baby eggplant, peeled and
sliced lengthwise
2/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 Tablespoons extra virgin
olive oil, divided
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/2 of a medium red onion,
sliced thin and separated into rings
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 1. Preheat oven to
350° F. Fry the eggplant in two batches so the pan isn’t too crowded. To fry: Place
1 Tablespoon of the oil in a skillet and set over medium heat. Beat the egg in
a shallow bowl. Place the breadcrumbs on a plate. Dip the eggplant slices into
the beaten egg and then coat with breadcrumbs. Fry the eggplant until golden
brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the first batch to a plate and then add
the other tablespoon of oil to the pan and fry the second batch.
2 2. Layer the vegetables.
Spray an oven proof dish with baking spray. (I used a 10-inch quiche dish. Use
your favorite dish.) Arrange half the eggplant in a single layer in the bottom
of the dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese on the eggplant. Spread a
layer of onion rings over the eggplant and cheese. Cover the onions with the
sliced tomatoes. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper to your taste. Add
the remaining eggplant to the dish for the final layer.
3 3. Cover with aluminum
foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are baked to your
liking. (I baked mine for 30 minutes as I don’t like my veggies to become too
mushy.) Remove foil and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan over the
top. Bake for 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Harvest time is very, very
near! I love fresh vegetables. This simple casserole is easy and it lends
itself to any kind of herbs or seasonings you might like to add. If you like
spicy food, add a pinch of red pepper over the top. Or try a pinch of Italian
Seasoning or oregano. If you like more cheese, add more cheese. If you like a different kind of cheese, add a different kind of cheese.
I hope you enjoy! What are YOUR
favorite summertime veggies?
