Baked Aubergines With Feta
Tender roasted aubergine halves topped with a savory mixture of cherry tomatoes, red onion, garlic, oregano, and feta, then finished with lemon and parsley.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
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Step 2
Place the aubergine halves cut-side up on the prepared tray. Brush with 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil and season with ⅝ tsp (3 gr) salt and ¼ tsp (0.5 gr) ground black pepper.
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Step 3
Bake until the aubergine flesh is tender and lightly browned.
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Step 4
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook until softened.
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Step 5
Add the garlic and dried oregano to the onion and cook until fragrant.
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Step 6
Add the cherry tomatoes, ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and the remaining ¼ tsp (0.5 gr) ground black pepper. Cook over medium heat until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
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Step 7
Spoon the tomato mixture over the roasted aubergine halves and scatter the feta cheese on top. Return the tray to the oven and bake until the feta is lightly golden.
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Step 8
Drizzle with the lemon juice, scatter with the parsley, and serve warm.