YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Herb-Roasted Eggplant Steaks with Garlic Tomato Sauce
Savor tender, herb-infused eggplant steaks bathed in a vibrant garlic tomato sauce and complemented by protein-packed additions of extra firm tofu, chickpeas, and a sprinkle of crumbled feta. This artfully balanced dish marries Mediterranean flavors with a hearty twist, perfect for a nourishing meal at any time of day.
INGREDIENTS
0.5 medium Eggplant (approx. 200g, sliced into steaks)
150g Extra Firm Tofu
0.5 cup cooked Chickpeas (approx. 100g)
0.25 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese (approx. 30g)
150g Fresh Tomatoes
1 Garlic Clove
0.25 medium Onion (approx. 40g)
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 sprigs Fresh Basil
PREPARATION
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice a medium eggplant into thick steaks (using about half an eggplant per serving, approx. 200g total) and arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the eggplant steaks, season lightly with salt, pepper, and tear a couple of basil leaves for extra herb flavor. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
Meanwhile, prepare the garlic tomato sauce. Finely chop the fresh tomatoes, garlic clove, and 0.25 of a medium onion. In a small saucepan, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, add the garlic and onion, and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
Add the chopped tomatoes and remaining torn basil leaves to the pan. Let simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
While the sauce simmers, cube the extra firm tofu (150g) and lightly pan-sear in a non-stick skillet for 5 minutes on each side until golden. Stir in the cooked chickpeas (0.5 cup) into the pan in the last couple minutes of cooking to warm them.
To plate, spoon a generous amount of the garlic tomato sauce over the roasted eggplant steaks. Top with the seared tofu and chickpeas mixture, then sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
Garnish with additional fresh basil if desired and serve warm.