Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Baked Eggplant with Figs and Feta


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A tasty vegetarian main course: eggplants baked in a marinade with maple syrup, soya sauce and olive oil and are topped with fresh figs, cherry tomatoes and feta. Use smaller eggplants for the recipe, or cut them into thumb-thick slices if using large eggplants.

 
  • 3 x 150-200 g Eggplants, halved
  • Sea salt
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Gluten free soya sauce
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • 100 g Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4-5 Figs, sliced
  • 80 g Feta
  • 3-4 Thyme sprigs
  • Freshly milled black pepper
  • Flat parsley, chopped
  1. Cut the eggplants in half lengthways and then, using a small knife, make deep diagonal cuts into the flesh in a criss-cross or diamond pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin.
  2. Sprinkle the cut sides with sea salt and let them sit for about 20 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  3. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Mix maple syrup, soya sauce and olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the eggplants with half of the marinade. Bake in the middle of the oven for 30-40 minutes until softened.
  4. Meanwhile, halve the tomatoes. Cut the figs into thick slices. Break feta into chunky crumbs.
  5. Remove the eggplants from the oven and brush them again with the remaining marinade. Top with tomatoes, figs and feta. Sprinkle with thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Return the eggplants to the oven and bake for a further 8-10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy!

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29 comments:

  1. DEZMOND17/9/25 13:02

    Die farben look wundabar on that schwartze plate.

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  2. Lola Martínez17/9/25 13:08

    Donde haya berenjena, queso e higos, ahí estoy yo sentada a la mesa y preparada para comer. Riquísimas.

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  3. Tom17/9/25 13:24

    ...a sweet treat!

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  4. Linda's Relaxing Lair17/9/25 13:35

    Very nice.

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  5. eileeninmd17/9/25 13:41

    Hello Angie,
    Looks delicious, I would enjoy this meal. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  6. Breathtaking17/9/25 13:49

    Hello Angie :)
    I love your imaginative combos, and they work well together. This looks really appetizing. Yum Yum, my mouth is watering just looking at the photos, and it's
    12. 48 lunch time.
    All the best Angie,
    Sonjia

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  7. Anonymous17/9/25 13:54

    Creative combo -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  8. Judee17/9/25 14:12

    Angie- Such a very beautiful and creative dish and I'm sure it tastes great too.

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  9. Margaret D17/9/25 14:46

    That does look good, Angie.

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  10. ellie17/9/25 15:03

    Perfect Autumn dish!

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  11. Caitlin'nMegan17/9/25 15:06

    So beautiful and festive!

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  12. Bill17/9/25 21:35

    Very nice.

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  13. Ben | Havocinthekitchen18/9/25 00:49

    I don't think I've ever had eggplant and figs together - such a unique and intriguing combination!

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  14. Brian's Home Blog18/9/25 00:50

    Yum! I really like eggplant!

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  15. J.P. Alexander18/9/25 00:50

    Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.

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  16. DeniseinVA18/9/25 01:05

    Eggplant, figs and feta, such a great combination. Looks marvelous Angie!

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  17. David M. Gascoigne,18/9/25 13:28

    Great combination of ingredients.

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  18. Ananka18/9/25 14:00

    Looks good. I love eggplants :-D

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  19. Pantherka18/9/25 17:27

    It's an interesting combination, but I think it will be very good.

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  20. Carol @Comfort Spring Station18/9/25 20:52

    A great combination of flavors!

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  21. Laura. M18/9/25 22:13

    Me gusta mucho esta receta. Gracias.
    Un abrazo
    .

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  22. Lowcarb team member18/9/25 22:55

    Looks so tasty Angie.
    Many thanks for sharing the recipe.

    All the best Jan

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  23. foodtravelandwine19/9/25 02:23

    What a great combination!....I love both eggplant and figs!...delicious!!......Abrazotes, Marcela

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  24. Anonymous19/9/25 07:57

    Such an intriguing combination!
    Tandy (Lavender and Lime) https://tandysinclair.com

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  25. MELODY JACOB19/9/25 10:46

    This looks absolutely delicious. I would never have thought to combine figs and feta with eggplant, but the idea of that sweet and savory mix is brilliant. The photos make it look so fresh. This is a great idea for a vegetarian dish, and I'm definitely saving this recipe to try. Thanks for sharing!

    www.melodyjacob.com

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  26. sherry19/9/25 11:38

    this is so pretty Angie. And i do love me some eggplant! :)

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  27. Cooking Julia19/9/25 23:48

    What a nice dish so full of flavors!

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  28. Cocoa and Lavender22/9/25 01:11

    What an unusual combination, Angie -- I would never have thought to pair these ingredients. David

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  29. The Velvet Runway23/9/25 17:09

    We have a lot of eggplants at the moment and I'm excited to try this recipe.
    Julia x

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