Broiled Basil Eggplant
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.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄4cup olive oil
- 2
- 2
- 2tablespoons lemon juice
- 1⁄4teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8teaspoon pepper
- 1
- 3tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4teaspoon pepper
- 3
Garnish
- fresh basil sprig
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DIRECTIONS
- Combine the first six ingredients in a small bowl, beating with a wire whisk until blended. Set aside.
- 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).
- 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.
- Whisk the reserved olive oil mixture until blended. Spoon over the eggplant. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs if desired.
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