Name: Broiled Basil Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
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; fresh basil sprig

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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

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

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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photo by threeovens

9/25/2014
review by threeovens

9/25/2014

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

9/24/2014

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.
photo by Boomette

5/29/2011
review by Boomette

5/29/2011

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