Thursday, April 1, 2021

Italian Eggplant Pie


 Italian Eggplant Pie



Easy yummy pie, the right thanks to use summer eggplant. Layer of eggplant, two sorts of cheese, spices and sundried tomatoes.


INGREDIENTS

1-2 medium sized eggplants (I used globe eggplant)

1 teaspoon salt

1 savory pie shell (homemade or store-bought)

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon basil

1-2 pieces of pepper

1/3 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil and drained) (62 grams)

1 1/2 cups grated fontal or gruyere (135 grams)

1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons grated parmesan (63 grams)

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil


INSTRUCTIONS

1.Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Lightly grease and flourish an 8 or 9 inch round pie plate.

2.If desired, peel the eggplant, then cut it into thin slices (see photo), put the slices during a bowl and blend with a teaspoon of salt. Let stand 20 minutes then drain, but don't rinse. Bake lightly on the grill or barbecue.

3.Place homemade or store-bought savory dough on the prepared pie plate. Prick rock bottom of the crust well.

4.Make two layers, starting with a layer of roasted eggplant, a pinch of oregano and basil (a pinch of chili), one-third of parmesan, half chopped sundried tomatoes, half fontal or gruyere, and canopy the last layer with the remaining third of Parmesan cheese and a touch vegetable oil . Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes then slice and serve. Enjoy!