Georgian Eggplant Appetizer

Ingredients

• Eggplants ½ piece
• Spanish onions ½ head
• Olive Oil 6 teaspoons
• Marinated cherries 10 pieces
• Suluguni Cheese 0 oz
• Dried Rosemary ½ teaspoon
• Fresh basil leaves ½ teaspoon
• Mild Chili Spice to taste
• Ocean salt to taste
• Herbs to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Slice the eggplant into rounds about 2 cm thick.

Step 2

Cut the onion into rings about 5 mm thick.

Step 3

Place the eggplants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Brush them with mustard oil (about half a teaspoon for each piece).

Step 5

Salt them.

Step 6

Top with onion rings.

Step 7

Next, add sliced cherry tomatoes.

Step 8

Slice the suluguni cheese into pieces about 7–8 mm thick.

Step 9

Sprinkle the tomatoes with dried basil and oregano, then top with cheese.

Step 10

Season with chili pepper.

Step 11

Send to a preheated oven at 355°F.

Step 12

After 20 minutes, transfer to a plate and let the appetizer cool slightly. Optionally, garnish with a sprig of herbs.