It is difficult to find a more harmonious and versatile combination of vegetables than eggplant and tomato. Moreover, they can be prepared as you like: from snacks to main dishes or preparations for the winter. Here are 20 of the most delicious recipes!
1. Eggplant with tomato slices
The easiest, fastest and most versatile snack.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 3 tomatoes, mayonnaise, garlic, herbs.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants and tomatoes into 5 mm thick slices. Fry the eggplant on both sides and lightly brush with mayonnaise on one side. Place the tomato on top, then sprinkle with chopped herbs and garlic.
2. Rolls with eggplant, tomatoes and mayonnaise
You can secure the rolls with skewers, but they keep their shape well.
You will need: 500 g eggplant, 300 g tomatoes, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp. mayonnaise.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants into thin slices and fry until soft. Combine mayonnaise with chopped garlic and spices to taste, and brush over the eggplant. Wrap a tomato slice in each plate.
3. Sandwiches with eggplant, tomato and mozzarella
A delicious vegetarian snack!
You will need: 12 slices of toast bread, 2 eggplants, 2 tomatoes, 200 g mozzarella, 5 eggs, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Finely chop the herbs, cut the eggplant into rings and beat the eggs. Fry the eggplant on both sides. Dip each slice of bread on one side of the egg and place on a baking sheet.
Top with eggplants, mozzarella and tomatoes, season and cover with a second slice of bread soaked in an egg on both sides. Sprinkle sandwiches with herbs and bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees.
4. Stewed eggplant with tomatoes
We advise you to cook eggplants in a cast-iron cauldron.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 4 tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants into cubes, finely chop the peeled tomatoes and onions, and fry all together for 5-7 minutes over high heat. Add garlic, spices and half a glass of water, simmer for 20 minutes and sprinkle with herbs.
5. Eggplant with tomatoes in a skillet
The taste of this dish is completely transformed, depending on the selected spices and herbs.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 2 carrots, 2 tomatoes, 1 pepper, 1 onion, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Grate the carrots, chop the onion, and dice the rest of the vegetables. Fry the onions with carrots until golden brown, add the eggplant and pepper, and after 5 minutes add the tomato. Continue to fry over high heat, stirring occasionally, and season the dish at the end.
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6. Eggplant with tomatoes and cheese
Another recipe for that very classic eggplant and tomato appetizer.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 3 tomatoes, 2 cloves of garlic, 180 g of cheese, 1 tbsp. mayonnaise, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants and tomatoes into 7-10 mm slices. Mix mayonnaise with crushed garlic, spices and herbs. Brush each eggplant circle with sauce, put a tomato on top and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees.
7. Eggplant with tomatoes and feta cheese
Fragrant Bulgarian casserole with eggplant, tomatoes and milk topping.
You will need: 500 g eggplant, 2 tomatoes, 200 g feta cheese, 3 cloves of garlic, 0.5 bunch of parsley and basil, 3 eggs, 150 ml of milk, spices.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants, tomatoes and feta cheese into cubes, and finely chop the garlic and herbs. Fry the eggplants until golden, season and place in a mold. Top - tomatoes, feta cheese and herbs with garlic. Pour in beaten eggs with milk and bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees.
8. Eggplant with tomatoes for the winter
A versatile piece that can be eaten this way or used in other dishes.
You will need: 1 kg eggplant, 1.5 kg tomatoes, 3 tbsp. sugar, 1 tbsp salt, chili, 1 head garlic, 1 tbsp. vinegar, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil.
Preparation: Peel the tomatoes, chop with a blender and boil the tomato puree with butter for 15 minutes. Coarsely chop the eggplants and add them to the sauce. Add garlic, chili, sugar, salt and spices to your taste. Simmer the mixture for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, add vinegar and roll up.
9. Pickled eggplant with tomatoes
A very aromatic, spicy and piquant sauce!
You will need: 1 kg of eggplant, 300 g of tomatoes, 500 g of pepper, 4 cloves of garlic, 0.5 bunch of basil, chili, 2 tsp each. sugar and salt, 4 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 tbsp. vinegar.
Preparation: Cut the eggplant into cubes, drizzle with oil and bake for 15 minutes at 180 degrees. Whisk the peppers, tomatoes and all other spiced ingredients with a blender until smooth. Finally, add the remaining oil and vinegar. Pour the cooled eggplant over with the sauce and let it brew in the refrigerator overnight.
10. Korean style eggplants with tomatoes
An original eggplant and tomato appetizer for lovers of Korean vegetables.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 2 tomatoes, 2 peppers, 1 onion, 6 cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp. vinegar, 1 tsp. sugar, 3 tbsp. vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants into strips and lightly fry. Cut the rest of the vegetables in about the same way, add vinegar and spices, and mix everything together. Leave the vegetables to sit in the refrigerator.
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11. Eggplant with tomatoes and nuts
Serve as a snack or a complete side dish.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 4 tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 100 g of walnuts, 1 bunch of parsley, spices.
Preparation: Cut the eggplants into cubes and fry until soft. Separately fry the onion until transparent, add chopped garlic and chopped tomatoes to it. Stew the sauce until boiled, put the eggplants, spices and chopped nuts in it, and heat it for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle with herbs and remove from heat.
12. Eggplant with tomatoes and cream cheese
And again your favorite rolls!
You will need: 3 eggplants, 2 tomatoes, 2 tbsp. sour cream, 1 jar of cream cheese, 30 g of nuts, 0.5 bunch of cilantro.
Preparation: Combine sour cream, cream cheese, finely chopped herbs and nuts. Slice the eggplants into slices and fry until soft. Brush them with this cheese sauce, lay out the tomato slices, and wrap the rolls.
13. Salad with eggplants, tomatoes and eggs
Season the salad with mayonnaise or yogurt if desired.
You will need: 200 g eggplants, 60 g onions, 2 eggs, 100 g tomatoes.
Preparation: Cut the peeled eggplants into cubes and fry until golden. Fry the finely chopped onions separately and let the vegetables cool. Boil the eggs, chop them with the tomatoes and stir the salad.
14. Salad with eggplants, tomatoes and cucumbers
The soy sauce in the dressing gives it an oriental flavor.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 2 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, herbs, 1 pepper, 1 tbsp. soy sauce, spices, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Cut all the vegetables into strips and fry the eggplant a little. Add chopped garlic, herbs and spices, season the salad with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
15. Eggplant with tomatoes and potatoes
A hearty meal for the whole family!
You will need: 2 eggplants, 2 tomatoes, 5 potatoes, 1 onion, 150 ml of sour cream, 1 egg, 60 g of cheese, spices.
Preparation: Cut the potatoes into large slices and cook for 5-7 minutes. Cut the eggplants into slices, and the onions into half rings, and fry them. Put potatoes, onions, eggplants and tomatoes in a dish, season, pour over with a beaten egg and sour cream and cover with grated cheese. Bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees.
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16. Eggplant with tomatoes and minced meat
Any minced meat will do, including chicken or mixed.
You will need: 6 eggplants, 250 g minced meat, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 100 g cheese, spices.
Preparation: Make longitudinal cuts on the eggplants and boil them for 5 minutes in boiling water. Fry the minced meat with onions, and peel and chop the tomatoes. Put the filling in the eggplant, season, sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees.
17. Eggplant with tomatoes and chicken
If you want the dish to be less dry, use the chicken thigh, not the breast.
You will need: 400 g chicken, 1 eggplant, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 pepper, 4 tomatoes, 1 bunch of cilantro, garlic and spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into chunks and fry until golden brown. Separately fry the onion with grated carrots and finely chopped peppers. Add eggplants to vegetables, and after 3 minutes - chopped tomatoes.
Put a little stew together, season and add chicken. Pour in 1.5 cups of water or broth, and after 20 minutes remove the dish from the heat. Finally, add spices, garlic and herbs.
18. Eggplant cutlets with tomatoes
Original vegetable cutlets with herbs and bread.
You will need: 3 eggplants, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 4 cloves of garlic, 3 slices of bread, spices.
Preparation: Bake eggplants in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 200 degrees. Mash the pulp with a fork and add the tomatoes, finely chopped onion and garlic, chopped in a blender. Crumble the bread there, season, mix the mass well and fry like ordinary cutlets.
19. Eggplant with tomatoes and vegetables
The most delicious seasonal eggplant stew for you and your loved ones.
You will need: 400 g of eggplants, 400 g of tomatoes, 350 g of zucchini and pepper each, spices, 50 ml of water.
Preparation: Cut all the vegetables into cubes and fry the eggplants until golden. Add zucchini, pepper and water to them, and stew for 3-4 minutes. Then add the tomatoes and spices, and the carcasses for a couple of minutes until tender.
20. Stuffed eggplant with tomatoes
Not only hearty, but also a very beautiful eggplant and tomato dish!
You will need: 2 eggplants, 4 tomatoes, 200 g of cheese, herbs, spices, garlic.
Preparation: Make a series of cuts on the eggplants at a distance of 5-7 mm, not reaching the edge. Rub them with salt and put tomato slices and cheese slices into this fan. Chop the remaining tomatoes in a blender, mix with spices, herbs and garlic, and top with eggplant. Bake for half an hour at 180 degrees.