Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Spread

Name: Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices eggplants, peeled (1/2-inch thick slices); 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed through a press; 1/4 cup jarred roasted red pepper, chopped rinsed and drained; 1/2 teaspoon small caper, rinsed; fresh ground pepper

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Recipe by Brenda.

Serve warm or cold as a spread for crostini or toasted Italian bread slices. A suggestion from Katia that I think is fabulous, is to add a sprinkle of balsamic and a dash of parmesan to your bagel, crostini, sandwich etc.. to really put this over the top! Thanks Katia!

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

4

slices eggplants, peeled (1/2-inch thick slices)
2

teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1

garlic clove, crushed through a press
¹⁄₄

cup jarred roasted red pepper, chopped rinsed and drained
¹⁄₂

teaspoon small caper, rinsed
fresh ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Arrange the eggplant in a single layer on a nonstick coated baking sheet.
Stir the olive oil and garlic together in a small bowl and lightly brush on both sides of the eggplant.
Roast eggplant slices until lightly browned, turning once, about 20 minutes per side. Cool slightly.
Coarsely chop the eggplant and combine with the red peppers and capers; add black pepper to taste.

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