Recipes

Serves: 2–3

Time: 35–40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes or simple tomato sauce
• 3–4 tbsp SunOlives Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
• Optional: grated mozzarella or feta

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Arrange eggplant slices in a baking dish. Drizzle generously with SunOlives olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
3. Spoon tomato sauce over the eggplant. Add garlic slices.
4. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized.
5. Finish with fresh herbs and an extra drizzle of SunOlives olive oil before serving.

Serving Tips:

• Serve warm with crusty bread or alongside grilled fish
• Enjoy as a light main, or as a Mediterranean side dish
• Perfect for meal prep—flavors deepen the next day 

A Taste of the Mediterranean:
Baked eggplant with tomato sauce is a timeless dish across the Mediterranean—from coastal Turkey to southern Italy. Simple, humble ingredients were slowly cooked with olive oil to create meals that nourished families without waste. At its heart, this dish celebrates olive oil as the foundation, not a finishing thought—bringing warmth, balance, and depth to everyday cooking.