Greek Lentil and Eggplant Skillet With Feta
A hearty, one-pan Mediterranean meal featuring tender eggplant, protein-rich brown lentils, and crushed tomatoes. Finished with crumbled feta for a comforting, energy-boosting dinner.
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Before you start
Your 35-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
This dish stores beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it a great option to prep once and eat twice.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep medium eggplant (diced), red onion (chopped), oz can (rinsed)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Chop the eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes
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Chop the eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes
Chop the eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes.
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and diced eggplant. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is deeply softened and lightly browned.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, cooked brown lentils, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low and let…
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the skillet simmer for 5 to 7 minutes so the flavors can meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
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Remove the skillet from the heat
Remove the skillet from the heat. Scatter the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top.
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Cover the skillet with a lid for…
Cover the skillet with a lid for 2 minutes just until the feta is warmed through and slightly softened, then serve immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Salting the cubed eggplant and letting…
Salting the cubed eggplant and letting it sit for 10 minutes before cooking can draw out excess moisture and help it absorb less oil in the pan.
If using canned lentils
If using canned lentils, rinse them thoroughly under cold water to improve digestion and reduce sodium content.
This dish stores beautifully in an…
This dish stores beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it a great option to prep once and eat twice.
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