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Berinjela Parmigiana

Cultural Context

Originating from Southern Italy, Berinjela Parmigiana is a beloved dish that showcases the region's rich agricultural heritage, particularly its eggplants and tomatoes. Traditionally served as a main course, it reflects the Italian philosophy of using simple, high-quality ingredients to create comforting meals. Today, variations abound globally, with some incorporating different cheeses or adding layers of meat.

ItalianITmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 grams of eggplant
peanut seed oil
1 onion
oil e.v.o (extra virgin olive oil) as needed
10 capers (desalinated)
100 grams of green olives (pitted)
150 grams of tomato puree
salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons of vinegar
30 grams of pine nuts
fresh basil leaves

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

1

Chop the eggplant and onion.

2

Heat peanut seed oil in a pan and sauté the onion until translucent.

3

Add the eggplant and cook until softened.

4

Stir in the desalinated capers, pitted green olives, and tomato puree.

5

Season with salt and add vinegar.

6

Add pine nuts and fresh basil leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

slicingfryingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Melanzane alla ParmigianaEggplant Parmesan
Local Name: Berinjela Parmigiana

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