Eggplant Tomato Pie
- 1 eggplant, cubed 1-inch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced finely
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced or 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1/2 cup sartori balsamic bellavitano reserve cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, sliced into thin strips
- salt and pepper
- Heat oven to 500 degrees.
- Line baking sheet with foil and lightly grease.
- In large skillet, place 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar and eggplant and stir to coat thoroughly (no heat).
- Place eggplant cubes onto baking sheet, place in hot oven for 15 minutes, stirring once, until tender and lightly carmelized.
- Set aside skillet with reserved oil/vinegar
- Remove cooked eggplant to bowl and mash.
- Lower oven to 375 degrees.
- Saute onion in oil/vinegar mixture until caramelized, adding more oil if necessary.
- Turn off heat on skillet and stir in garlic letting it sit 5 minutes.
- Fold eggs, butter, pesto, and breadcrumbs into eggplant.
- Grease a pie pan and place a layer of sliced tomato to cover bottom.
- Combine cheeses and sprinkle 1/2 over tomatoes.
- Cover with eggplant mixture.
- Add layer of remaining cheese.
- Sprinkle finely sliced basil over cheese and top with layer of tomatoes.
- Bake 30 minutes until set, remove from oven and cool 10 - 15 minutes.
eggplant, olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, onion, garlic, tomatoes, eggs, butter, pesto sauce, parmesan cheese, sartori balsamic bellavitano reserve cheese, italian breadcrumbs, fresh basil leaf, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/eggplant-tomato-pie-528843 (may not work)