Baked Eggplant with Garlic and Cheese

September 3, 2020 Receipt Cheese 0

Baked Eggplant with Garlic and Cheese Everyone in my family is a proponent of healthy eating, and as a result I have to exercise great care in picking ingredients and recipes. As a rule, eggplants absorbs too much oil when being cooked in a pan. This recipe uses no oil, which makes it lighter.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 25 mins

TOTAL : 35 mins

SERVING : 4

YIELD : 4 servings

Step 1

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler.

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Step 2

Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.
Step 3

Turn off broiler and heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 4

Arrange 1/2 of the eggplant slices in a single layer in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cilantro, garlic, and 1/2 cup Gouda cheese. Top with the remaining eggplant slices and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Per Serving: 146 calories; protein 9.3g; carbohydrates 9.7g; fat 8.6g; cholesterol 34.2mg; sodium 294mg.