Baked Greek-Style Eggplant with Feta and Oregano
Tender slices of eggplant baked with tangy feta cheese, fresh oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil make this a hearty Mediterranean vegetarian dish. This Greek-inspired vegetarian recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 48 minutes, pairs eggplant, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium (about 600g) eggplant
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 150g, crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 10 halved cherry tomatoes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice 2 medium eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until combined.
- Step 3: Brush both sides of the eggplant slices generously with the olive oil mixture. Scatter 10 halved cherry tomatoes evenly over the eggplant.
- Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the eggplant is tender and starting to brown at the edges.
- Step 5: Remove the tray and sprinkle 150g crumbled feta cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves evenly over the hot eggplant slices.
- Step 6: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 8 minutes until the feta softens and slightly melts. Serve warm.








