Penn Herb Wellness Guide

Eggplant Tian

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Quick Facts

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 60 min.
Total: 1 hr. 10 min.
Tians are wonderfully simple stewed vegetable casseroles. They’re best served slightly warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch (0.5cm) thick
  • 5 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch (0.5cm) thick
  • 1 red onion, sliced 1/4-inch (0.5cm) thick
  • 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)
  • 1 Tbs fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or Parmesan-style soy cheese*

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400F (205C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch (23 X33 cm) casserole with olive oil. Layer half of the eggplant, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, salt, thyme and garlic in the casserole. Repeat once. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil or oven-proof lid.
  • Bake 50 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle top with cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and let stand 15 minutes before serving.

* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn. The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 85
  Calories from Fat 48 (56%)
(8%)Total Fat 5g
(8%)Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
(2%)Cholesterol 6mg
(14%)Sodium 335mg
(7%)Potassium 245mg
Total Carbohydrate 7g
(11%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(7%)Protein 4g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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