Eggplant with Goat Cheese

Bring bold Mediterranean flavors to your table with this Eggplant with Goat Cheese recipe. Crisped with Mediterranean Garlic Oil and golden panko breadcrumbs, each tender eggplant slice gets a creamy, tangy finish from crumbled goat cheese. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish is perfect for easy recipes or adding a gourmet touch to your weeknight meals.

Makes 4 servings  (In 350°F)

Ingredients:

2 medium eggplants (about ½ pound each)
½ cup Mediterranean Garlic Oil
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
2 ounces crumbled Goat Cheese

Instructions:

1. Remove the stem and blossom from the eggplant and slice into ½ inch thick slices.

2. Place Mediterranean Garlic Oil and breadcrumbs in two separate, shallow dishes.  Dip eggplant slices in oil, then in breadcrumbs.

3. Place in a single layer on a large baking pan; bake 25 minutes.

4. Remove pan from oven; sprinkle each eggplant slice with Goat Cheese.  

Note* Drizzle or serve with a warmed marinara sauce.

This Eggplant with Goat Cheese is a delicious and satisfying option for family recipes, easy recipes, and weeknight recipes. The combination of roasted eggplant, Mediterranean Garlic Oil, and goat cheese topping makes it a versatile side dish or vegetarian main. With Benissimo’s handcrafted oils and seasonings, you can elevate simple ingredients into a flavorful, fuss-free dish that everyone will love.