Broiled Basil Eggplant

Submitted by breezermom

"Eggplant that isn't breaded and fried! The cooking time for this recipe is for a large eggplant....if you use the smaller japanese style eggplant, reduce the broiling time."

 

• Ready In: 26mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large eggplant, sliced into eight 1/3-inch thick slices
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/8-inch slices

• Garnish

• fresh basil sprig

directions

1. Combine the first six ingredients in a small bowl, beating with a wire whisk until blended. Set aside.
2. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with the 3 tbsp olive oil. Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer ona n ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) for 5 minutes on each side or until tender and lightly browned. (Smaller eggplants will need less time).
3. Arrange eggplant slices on an ovenproof platter or casserole dish, overlapping slices slightly. Arange cheese slices over the eggplant slices. Broil for 1 minute or until cheese melts.
4. Whisk the reserved olive oil mixture until blended. Spoon over the eggplant. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs if desired.

Reviews

[Dr. Jenny]

Made this recipe last night as a side to Recipe #455716. We frequently have broiled eggplant with olive oil, salt and pepper, but this recipe was a real treat. I absolutely LOVED the fresh herb olive oil that was brushed on at the end. It was very flavorful. Thanks for this keeper. I will be making my eggplant again this way, particularly in summer months when herbs are fresh from the garden. Thanks! Made for ZWT 7

 

[Debbwl]

What a wonderful way to prepare eggplant with a nice presentation. Made as written cutting down by using a slightly smaller eggplant as there was just two of us. Also used grated mozzarella instead of sliced due to that is what I had on hand. DH loved the drizzle of herded oil over the top. I liked that there was lots of flavor with no frying or breading. Will make again. Thanks so much for the post.

 

[LucyS-D]

I may have cut back a little on the cheese because the star of this was the lemon and herbs! Like candy!

 

[alvinakatz]

An easy dish. I made it a bit softer than called for. Also I would reduce the quantity of oil. Like the ease of making it.

 

[Boomette]

This recipe is so easy to do. I like that this is broiled instead than pan-fried. The dressing is really good with the fresh herbs. Thanks breezermom :) Made for the Count Dracula and His Hot Bites for ZWT7