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Eggplant Casserole with Walnuts and Fresh Herbs
A delicious and hearty eggplant dish that combines the crunchiness of walnuts with the freshness of basil and tomato. Prepared with an emphasis on quality olive oil for a top-notch culinary experience.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
35 min
Total time
50 min
Servings
4
Recipe
For the eggplant
Eggplant, raw
700 gOil, olive, extra virgin
15 mlOil, olive, extra virgin
30 mlSalt, table, iodized
1 pinchSpices, pepper, black
2 gFor the walnut-herb filling
Nuts, walnuts, English, halves, raw
80 gGarlic, raw
3 cloveParsley, fresh
1 handfulCheese, parmesan, grated
30 gFor assembly
Tomato, puree, canned
150 mlCheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim
100 gPer servingTotal
Calories:395.5 kcal1582 kcal
Protein:13.7 g54.8 g
Carbohydrates:19.7 g78.8 g
Fiber:7.6 g30.3 g
Water:212.8 ml851.2 ml
Fat:31.1 g124.3 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:8.9 g35.4 g
Saturated fat:7 g28 g
Cholesterol:22.5 mg89.8 mg
Sodium:353.5 mg1413.9 mg
Potassium:735.1 mg2940.5 mg
Calcium:290 mg1159.8 mg
Iron:1.8 mg7.1 mg
Magnesium:75.3 mg301.3 mg
Zinc:2.3 mg9 mg
Phosphorus:313.7 mg1254.8 mg
Vitamin C:12 mg48.1 mg
Vitamin A:89 µg356 µg
Vitamin D:0.2 µg0.6 µg
Vitamin B12:0.5 µg2.1 µg
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Place the eggplant slices on a baking tray and lightly brush them with olive oil using a brush (use about 30 ml). Bake for 20 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
2
Meanwhile, prepare the filling: blend the walnuts, garlic, and herbs with 15 ml of olive oil and parmesan into a thick, dry paste. If needed, add a tablespoon of water to help bind the mixture.
3
Spread a thin layer of tomato passata in the baking dish. Arrange the first layer of baked eggplant slices on top.
4
Top each slice with a bit of the walnut paste and a piece of mozzarella. Repeat the process until all the eggplant slices are used.
5
Bake for another 10–12 minutes at 190 °C, until the cheese melts and the walnuts become fragrant. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving so the flavors can meld.
Nutritional benefits
This meal helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels, as it uses unsaturated fats from walnuts and a moderate amount of quality olive oil, while also keeping a low glycemic index.
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