Eggplants
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. If you love eggplants but have not yet tried making the “Firebird” appetizer, I definitely recommend giving it a try. It is simple and quick to prepare, and the result is very tasty and looks impressive. A step-by-step recipe will help you do it.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash and dry the eggplants, cut into slices 0.7–1 cm thick. Stop 2 cm short of the base.
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Step 3
Salt the eggplants on the inside and let sit for 30 minutes.
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Step 4
Make a garlic dressing from garlic, olive oil, and aromatic herbs; you can also use a pepper dressing made with garlic and hot pepper.
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Step 5
Cut two-thirds of the cheese into slices; grate the remaining third.
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Step 6
Slice the tomatoes into slices.
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Step 7
Peel and slice the bell pepper into rings.
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Step 8
Rinse the eggplants to remove the salt and pat dry well with a paper towel.
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Step 9
Rub the eggplants with the garlic-butter mixture on the inside, coating each slice on both sides.
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Step 10
Arrange on a baking sheet and layer each slice with a slice of cheese, tomato, and bell pepper.
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Step 11
Sprinkle grated cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes at 180-200 degrees.
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Step 12
Serve the eggplant appetizer "Firebird" garnished with parsley; you can add cherry tomatoes. This tasty and impressive appetizer is sure to delight eggplant lovers.