Jul 17 2026

Eggplant Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Make Eggplant Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Eggplant

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.

  2. 2

    Sauté Garlic

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Cook Eggplant

    Rinse the salted eggplant slices and pat them dry with paper towels. Add them to the skillet and cook on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Layer Ingredients

    In a baking dish, spread a layer of tomato sauce, followed by a layer of cooked eggplant, and then sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with cheese on top.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

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