Baked eggplant with feta and cherry tomatoes combines tender eggplant, juicy tomatoes, and salty crumbled cheese. Garlic and oregano season the eggplant as it roasts, while fresh parsley adds a finishing touch. The feta goes on near the end of cooking so it warms without spending the full baking time in the oven.
This recipe uses eggplant halves, lightly scored to help the oil and seasonings reach the flesh. Check that the center is tender before adding the cheese, since larger eggplants can take longer to cook. Serve warm as a vegetable side dish, or pair with bread or grains for a larger meal.
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Baked Eggplant with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes
Baked eggplant with feta and cherry tomatoes, seasoned with garlic and oregano. Tender roasted eggplant finished with crumbled feta and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Equipment
Baking Sheet
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the eggplant halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Lightly score the flesh in a crisscross pattern without cutting through the skin
- Score the flesh lightly with a knife.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the eggplant.
- Top with cherry tomatoes.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, checking that the flesh is tender through the center. If it is still firm, continue baking until tender before adding the feta
- Remove from oven and sprinkle feta cheese on top.
- Return to oven for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
• Score the eggplant flesh without cutting through the skin, keeping the halves intact.
• Spread the olive oil, garlic, and oregano over the cut surfaces so the seasoning reaches the scored flesh.
• Use ripe cherry tomatoes and distribute them evenly over the two halves.
• Check the center of the eggplant for tenderness before adding the feta. Larger or thicker halves may need additional baking time.
• Add salt sparingly, as the feta supplies saltiness. Taste before adding more at the table.
• Finish with the listed parsley. Fresh basil is another option if you prefer its flavor.