Chilean Tomaticán with Roasted Eggplant, Corn and Goat Cheese with Oregano Marraqueta Crumbs

Name: Chilean Tomaticán with Roasted Eggplant, Corn and Goat Cheese with Oregano Marraqueta Crumbs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chilena
Ingredients: 1 lb 8 oz eggplants; 1 lb 8 oz ripe tomatoes; 10.5 oz corn kernels; 6.3 oz white onion; 0.4 oz garlic; 5 oz red bell pepper; 2.8 oz marraqueta bread; 4.2 oz soft goat cheese; 5 tbsp white wine; 5 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 6 fl oz vegetable broth; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

An original Chilean-inspired tomaticán where roasted eggplant adds depth, corn brings sweetness, and goat cheese adds creaminess. It is finished with crunchy oregano marraqueta crumbs for a homestyle contrast of textures.

25 minPrep

45 minCook

70 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

2 medianas 700 g eggplants (cut diced of 2 cm)
5 medianos 700 g ripe tomatoes (pelados and chopped)
2 tazas 300 g corn kernels (fresh or congelado)
1 grande 180 g white onion (chopped diced small)
3 dientes 12 g garlic (chopped finos)
1 mediano 140 g red bell pepper (chopped diced small)
1/2 unidad 80 g marraqueta bread (solo the miga, desmenuzada)
120 g 120 g soft goat cheese (desmenuzado)
1/3 taza 80 ml white wine (optional pero recomendado)
5 cucharadas 75 ml olive oil (divided)
2 cucharaditas 2 g dried oregano (divided)
1 cucharadita 2 g paprika
1/2 cucharadita 1 g ground cumin
1/4 taza 10 g fresh basil (chopped)
3/4 taza 180 ml vegetable broth (hot)
1 1/2 cucharaditas 9 g salt (or a taste)
1/2 cucharadita 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

317 kcal

Calories

9.1 g

Protein

29.4 g

Carbs

18.6 g

Fat

6.8 g

Fiber

22.6 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

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Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Toss the eggplant cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon oregano. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
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2. While the eggplant roasts, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wide skillet or shallow pot over medium heat. Add the onion and red bell pepper and cook for 8 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, paprika, and cumin; cook 1 minute more.
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3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet along with 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until a juicy base forms.
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4. Add the corn kernels and hot vegetable broth. Cook over medium-low heat for 8 minutes so the corn softens and the stew thickens slightly.
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5. Pour in the white wine and cook for 2 minutes so the alcohol evaporates. Add the roasted eggplant and half of the fresh basil. Stir gently and cook 5 minutes more to blend the flavors.
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6. In a separate small skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled marraqueta crumb with the remaining teaspoon of oregano and a pinch of salt. Toast for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until golden and crisp.
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7. Taste the tomaticán and adjust with the remaining salt if needed. Remove from the heat, scatter the crumbled goat cheese over the top, and let it rest for 2 minutes so it softens slightly from the heat of the stew.
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8. Serve the tomaticán hot, finished with the oregano marraqueta crumbs and the remaining fresh basil on top.

Chef tips

For deeper flavor, let some of the tomato and eggplant pieces lightly caramelize on the bottom of the pan before stirring. It gives the stew a more rustic homemade character.

Substitutions

You can replace the goat cheese with firm fresh cheese or mild chanco cheese. If you do not have marraqueta, use day-old crusty bread. For an alcohol-free version, replace the white wine with the same amount of extra vegetable broth.

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