Spicy Eggplant Cutlets

Name: Spicy Eggplant Cutlets
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 Cutlets, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants; 1 pinch salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro; salt and pepper

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Recipe by Wish I Could Cook

Eggplant cutlets make a healthy vegetarian entree that can be sliced and chewed just like meat, so it's a popular option for those new to vegetarian eating. In this recipe, thick eggplant slices are baked in the oven in a flavorful marinade. This eggplant recipe is also low in fat, vegan, and cholesterol-free. Originally found on vegetarian.about.com.

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 4

YIELD: 12 Cutlets

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

medium eggplants
1

pinch salt
3

tablespoons olive oil
³⁄₄

teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2

garlic cloves, minced
1

tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¹⁄₂

teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the eggplant into one-inch thick round cutlets and sprinkle each piece with a bit of salt. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes, then gently rinse and pat dry.
Arrange the eggplant cutlets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Whisk together the remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper and brush this marinade onto each side of each piece of eggplant.
Bake for 7- 8 minutes. Brush with marinade again, and turn pieces over, then bake for another 7 - 8 minutes.
Heat oven to the broil setting, and broil for 2 - 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
These are delicious on their own, but you could also serve with additional hot sauce, if you like.

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