Delicious and unique vegetarian meal, could be vegan if cheese is omitted. Serve with a thick crust French or Italian bread and salad. Leftovers are amazing as a sandwich.
Step: 1
Layer eggplant slices in a bowl, sprinkling salt onto each layer. Set aside for 30 minutes. Spread a layer of paper towel on a work surface; drain eggplant slices on paper towels.
Step: 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step: 3
Mix diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers in a bowl.
Step: 4
Heat a skillet over medium-low heat; toast pine nuts, stirring occasionally, in the hot skillet until fragrant and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir toasted pine nuts, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, and black pepper into tomato mixture using a fork.
Step: 5
Spread a layer of eggplant in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; spoon 1/3 the tomato mixture atop eggplant layer. Sprinkle 1/3 the red onion, 1/3 the mozzarella, and 1/3 the Pecorino-Romano cheese over tomato layer. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used.
Step: 6
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
Per Serving: 108 calories; protein 5.2g; carbohydrates 14g; fat 5g; cholesterol 3mg; sodium 503.7mg.
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