Eggplant tacos are a tasty and original idea that transforms a summer vegetable into a small finger food. Oven-grilled eggplant slices become the perfect shell for a cheesy filling made of cooked ham and provolone, mimicking the shape of traditional Mexican tacos. Simple to prepare but very delicious, they are ideal to serve as an appetizer or as an original and flavorful second course. Try them and everyone will love them!
Here are other quick recipes with eggplants:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Seasonality: Summer
- Energy 313.97 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 16.01 (g) of which sugars 5.64 (g)
- Proteins 21.76 (g)
- Fat 18.72 (g) of which saturated 9.73 (g)of which unsaturated 6.03 (g)
- Fibers 4.52 (g)
- Sodium 967.42 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 round eggplant
- 3.5 oz cooked ham
- 3.5 oz provolone cheese
- to taste breadcrumbs
- herbs
- garlic powder (to taste)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
- Toothpicks
- 2 Trays
Preparation
Wash the eggplant, remove the ends, and cut into slices 0.2 inches thick.
Brush the slices with extra virgin olive oil on both sides, then coat them in breadcrumbs mixed with herbs and garlic powder.
Once breaded, place the slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper (1).
Bake them in a ventilated oven at 340-355°F for 12-15 minutes until soft.
Remove from the oven and fill with a slice of ham and a slice of provolone. Fold in half and secure with a toothpick (2).
Put the tray back in the oven and finish baking at 355-375°F for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Eggplant tacos are ready, tasty and flavorful, great as a second course or appetizer!
Tips and Notes
If you prefer, you can let the eggplants drain with coarse salt before breading and cooking them.
You can season the breadcrumbs with herbs or spices to taste.
FAQ
Can I vary the filling?
Sure, you can replace the cooked ham with speck or another deli meat, or if you want a vegetarian filling, you can use tomato sauce and provolone.
