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Baked eggplant layer
This low-calorie vegetarian baked eggplant layer recipe is super easy, healthy and so delicious! Great for lunch, dinner or serve as a side dish. In the unlikely event there are any leftovers, this is great for work lunches.
Serves: 4
Time to make: 40 mins
Hands-on time: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant, thinly sliced
- olive spray oil
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil
- ½ cup grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese
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Instructions
1 Preheat oven to 190°C. Arrange eggplant slices on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Spray with oil. Bake for 10 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, heat second oil measure in a large non-stick pan and cook onion and garlic until softened.
3 Add tomatoes, pesto, sugar and chilli. Simmer for about 4 minutes until sauce has reduced. Add most of the basil. Season to taste.
4 Place one-third of eggplant slices in a lightly greased shallow ovenproof dish. Spoon over half the tomato sauce. Make another eggplant layer then add the remaining sauce.
5 Add the remaining eggplant. Sprinkle cheese over. Bake for 15 minutes. Serve garnished with the remaining basil.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free pesto and check cheese is gluten free if using pre-grated.
HFG tip
This dish can be served as a main dish on its own or with grilled fish or chicken.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 239cal
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Kilojoules 1000kJ
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Protein 12g
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Total fat 17g
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–Saturated fat 6g
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Carbohydrates 10g
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–Sugars 8g
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Dietary fibre 4g
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Sodium 180mg
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Calcium 370mg
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Iron 1mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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