Eggplant Wrap with Tomato Sauce
Eggplant Wrap with Tomato Sauce is a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring tender eggplant, savory tomato sauce, and fresh ingredients wrapped together for an easy lunch or light dinner. Perfect for vegetarian meal ideas, quick weeknight meals, and healthy comfort food!
Ingredients
- For the Eggplant Filling:
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced lengthwise
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- For the Tomato Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- For Assembling the Wraps:
- 4 large flatbreads or tortillas
- Fresh lettuce or arugula, optional
- Grated cheese or yogurt sauce, optional
Instructions
- Cook the Eggplant : Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Roast in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, turning once, until tender and golden. Alternatively, pan-sear until soft.
- Prepare the Tomato Sauce : Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic, then stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the Wraps : Warm the flatbreads, layer eggplant slices, spoon over tomato sauce, and add optional toppings before rolling.