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Eggplants with tomatoes and cheese

2 servings

30 minutes

Eggplants with tomatoes and cheese is a bright and appetizing dish of Ukrainian cuisine that combines the tenderness of baked vegetables with the rich flavor of cheese and aromatic spices. The history of this recipe is rooted in traditional Ukrainian gastronomy, where fresh seasonal products have always been the foundation of the cuisine. Slices of eggplant are first lightly blanched in salted water, then layered with juicy tomatoes and cheese, topped with mayonnaise mixed with dill and garlic. The finishing touch is baking in the oven, giving the dish a golden crust and rich aroma. Serving it with young potatoes makes it hearty and harmonious. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive table, delighting guests with its taste and appetizing appearance.

Eggplants with tomatoes and cheese
Energy value per serving
Calories
68kcal
Proteins
3grams
Fats
0.4grams
Carbohydrates
13.2grams
Ingredients
2servings
Hard cheese
 
to taste
Dill
 
to taste
Mayonnaise
 
to taste
New potatoes
 
to taste
Garlic powder
 
to taste
Salt
 
to taste
Vegetable oil
 
to taste
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Cut the small eggplants diagonally and slice them lengthwise.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Eggplant: 2 pieces
  • 2

    We soak the eggplants in salted water until half-cooked.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Salt:  to taste
    2. Eggplant: 2 pieces
  • 3

    We layer eggplant with fresh tomato and cheese.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Eggplant: 2 pieces
    2. Tomatoes: 2 pieces
    3. Hard cheese:  to taste
  • 4

    Top with mayonnaise mixed with finely chopped dill and garlic, sprinkle with cheese, drizzle with oil, and bake in the oven.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Mayonnaise:  to taste
    2. Dill:  to taste
    3. Garlic powder:  to taste
    4. Hard cheese:  to taste
    5. Vegetable oil:  to taste
  • 5

    We serve it with boiled young potatoes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. New potatoes:  to taste