Aubergine And Feta Layer Recipe

Name: Aubergine And Feta Layer Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil Sunflower oil, for deep frying; 2 x Garlic cloves; 1 sprg rosemary; 2 sm Aubergines; 100 gm Feta cheese; 1 lrg Tomato; 50 ml Balsamic vinegar; 1 handf fresh basil leaves; 1 x Garlic clove, roughly minced; 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1
1 Heat 2 tbs of extra virgin olive oil in a griddle pan.
2
Heat a small pan half full with sunflower oil.
3
2 Crush two garlic cloves with the side of a knife to just break open.
4
Put the garlic and rosemary into the sunflower oil to allow it to infuse.
5
3 Slice the aubergine into 1cm wide rings, reserving the green tops.
6
Place the slices in the griddle pan, drizzle the remaining extra virgin olive oil over and season well.
7
Cook on each side till charred and golden brown.
8
4 Cut the feta cheese into slices 1/2 cm thick.
9
Slice the tomato.
10
Heat a small pan.
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Pour the balsamic vinegar in and heat till reduced
12
5 Fry the tops of the aubergines in the sunflower oil for 2 min till crisp.
13
Blitz the basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil in a processor to make the pesto.
14
6 Arrange the aubergine, feta cheese and tomato slices alternatively, seasoning each layer, finishing with the green top.
15
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the top and the pesto around the edge.

10373

kcal

Calories

845

Fat

Carbs

631

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil Sunflower oil, for deep frying, 2 x Garlic cloves, 1 sprg rosemary, 2 sm Aubergines, and more.

Yes, Aubergine And Feta Layer Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!