roasted eggplant with
smoked mozzarella and oregano crumbs
- 2 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 2 eggplants (750g), halved and cut-sides scored
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup (70g) fresh sourdough breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic, sliced
- ¼ cup oregano leaves
- 1 cup (115g) grated smoked mozzarella
- ¼ cup (65g) store-bought pesto, to serve
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Place the tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper in a large deep-sided roasting dish and stir to combine. Top with the eggplant, cut-side up, and drizzle with the oil.
- Cook for 30 minutes or until the eggplants are tender. While the eggplants are roasting, place the breadcrumbs, garlic, oregano and mozzarella in a medium bowl and mix to combine.
- Sprinkle over the eggplants, increase the oven temperature to 220°C and roast for a further 15 minutes or until golden and the cheese has melted. Drizzle with the pesto to serve. Serves 4.
+ Smoked mozzarella is available from selected delicatessens and cheese stores.
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