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Roasted Eggplant Lentil Bake

Easy Roasted Eggplant Lentil Bake for a Cozy, Flavor-Packed Meal

This Roasted Eggplant Lentil Bake combines smoky sweetness and hearty lentils in a rich, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Eggplant
  • 2 medium eggplants Choose firm, medium-sized ones for tender slices
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Use to coat eggplant for a perfect roast
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Lentil Base
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils Rinse well
  • 3 cups vegetable broth For added flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic Mince finely
  • 1 medium onion Chopped
For Flavor and Herbs
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • to taste fresh parsley or cilantro Chopped for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup feta cheese Crumble on top
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts Sprinkle for crunch
  • to taste Greek yogurt Serve alongside

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • large saucepan

Method
 

Roasted Eggplant Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Trim the ends and cut eggplants into ½-inch rounds.
  3. Drizzle eggplant slices with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Lentil Base Preparation
  1. Heat oil over medium in a large saucepan, add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until translucent.
  2. Stir in rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and tomato paste; bring to a simmer and cook for 25–30 minutes.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Spread lentil mixture in a baking dish, layer roasted eggplant slices on top, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
  2. Uncover and bake for 5 more minutes, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 14gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or oven.

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