Plant-Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds
Plant-Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds offer tender roasted slices layered with a rich tomato and red pepper topping, balanced by a touch of vinegar and sweetness. Sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor, while toasted pine nuts add crunch and fresh cilantro lifts the finish. Serve as a vibrant dinner centerpiece or a shareable mezze with warm flatbread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Place the eggplants in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let them 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 the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook until the onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Remove from the heat.
- 4
Pat the eggplant slices dry with paper towels and arrange them in the prepared baking pan. Drop a teaspoonful of the tomato mixture onto each eggplant slice. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over and around the slices. Cover with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the eggplant slices are tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Garnish with pine nuts and cilantro leaves. Serve at room temperature.
- Calories 310.18 kcal Moderate
- Protein 2.24 g Low Source
- Carbs 32.82 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.19 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.34 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1009.64 mg High
- Fiber 10.43 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.63 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 130.26 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.15 mg Low Source
- Potassium 722.49 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 37.47 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 64.31 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Plant Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds is a Turkish appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Eggplant, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 310.18 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds?
- It is a Turkish recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Plant-Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Eggplant, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 310.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
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