Plant-Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds
Tender baked eggplant is layered with a rich tomato sauce made from onion, red bell pepper, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste, with red wine vinegar adding gentle brightness. Toasted pine nuts and fresh cilantro bring nutty crunch and herbal freshness to this vegan Turkish-inspired main dish, well suited to a satisfying weeknight dinner or a generously shared table.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the 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 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 some 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 284.82 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 2.34 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 27.27 g 10%
- Total Fat 18.24 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 2.34 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1009.48 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 10.26 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 10.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 24.32 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.15 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 731.18 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 37.46 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 56.01 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Plant Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds is a Turkish appetizer recipe made with 14 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 284.82 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 14 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 14 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 284.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds healthy?
- Plant-Based Turkish Baked Eggplant Rounds has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 284.82 calories and 2.34 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1009.48 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.34 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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