Recipe

Mediterranean Eggplant
Recipe Category:
Main Dishes, Entrees

Recipe Theme:
Entertaining, Holiday, Family Favorites, Vegetarian

Primary Ingredient:
Vegetable,

Serving Size:
Makes 6 (approximately 4-oz.) servings.

Submited by:
The Essentials Of Great Grilling Magazine 2009

View Printed Version:
Click Here
Description:
Nutrition information per serving
calories: 200 (calories from fat: 150); total fat: 16g (saturated fat: 5g); cholesterol: 25mg; protein: 6g; total carbohydrates: 7g (dietary fiber: 3g; sugars: 4g); sodium: 70mg
Ingredients:
1 large eggplant, cut into 1⁄2-inch slices
- Big Y nonstick cooking spray
1⁄2 cup World Classics Trading Co. olive oil
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp. dried oregano
1⁄4 cup fresh basil, snipped
1⁄4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- Big Y salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
6 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped
- Fresh basil sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
Sprinkle both sides of eggplant slices lightly with salt and place between layers 
of paper towel. Let stand for 1 to 2 hours, rinse and pat dry.
Spray grill grate with cooking spray and preheat to medium.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Place the eggplant slices on the grill and baste with oil mixture.
Cook for 4 minutes. Turn, baste other side and continue to cook for 4 minutes. Remove from grill and arrange on a serving platter. Serve topped with chopped tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs if desired.
 

Rate This Recipe:
Current Rating: 0.00 Rate!
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Weekly Sale | Our Card | Coins | Info-Tips | Kids | Departments
Add Page To My Favorites | View My Favorites |