Eggplant with Feta Cheese

This simple side dish is essentially slices of eggplant topped with feta cheese and fresh basil.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 85 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup feta cheese
• olive oil, or as needed
• 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil, packed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Brush eggplant slices on one side with olive oil; arrange onto a baking sheet with oiled side facing up.

Step 3

Cook eggplant under broiler until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; remove from oven.

Step 4

Turn oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 5

Turn slices and brush other side with olive oil. Sprinkle feta cheese over eggplant.

Step 6

Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the eggplant is soft, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle basil over the eggplant slices and serve hot.