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eggplant frittata

Eggplant and Tomato Frittata

Heather Thomas, sloCooking

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lb. eggplant sliced into ½ inch thick pieces
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tbsp. olive oil divided
  • 2 ½ tsp. kosher salt divided
  • 6 jumbo eggs
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed with a garlic press
  • 1 tbsp. brined capers rinsed and chopped
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. dairy-free margarine
  • 4 medium tomatoes sliced into 1/4" inch rounds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425’F, place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
  • Toss eggplant pieces with ¼ cup olive oil and ¼ tsp. kosher salt
  • Spread eggplant out on baking sheets
  • Roast until tender, about 20 minutes, turn over half way through cooking
  • Remove from oven
  • Place rack in center of oven, lower heat to 400’F
  • While eggplant is roasting, beat eggs with garlic, salt and pepper
  • Heat an oven proof skillet on the stove over medium-high heat
  • Add diary-free margarine and remaining olive oil
  • When sizzling add half of tomatoes in an over lapping layer
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt, then layer half of eggplant
  • Repeat with remaining tomatoes and eggplant
  • Pour in eggs
  • Bake in oven until set and edges are slightly browned, about 20 minutes
  • Let cool slightly, serve warm or at room temperature