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Eggplant and Red Pepper Bake
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
Mouthwatering baked eggplant with roasted red peppers, onions, garlic, herbs, and gooey mozzarella.
Ingredients:
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-sized pieces
  • 1 small onion, cut into matchstick-sized pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 0.25 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3.3333332538605 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3.3333332538605 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 eggplant, sliced lengthwise 3/8-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • 0.25 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Combine the red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Season with basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the pepper mixture; toss gently to ensure the vegetables are coated evenly.
  • Coat eggplant slices with olive oil by brushing them.
  • In the bottom of a square glass baking dish, layer 1/3 of the pepper mixture followed by 1/3 of the eggplant; repeat twice. Finish with mozzarella cheese on the final layer.
  • Bake until the cheese is golden brown and the vegetables are bubbling, about 35 to 40 minutes.