Best Eggplant And Mint Bruschetta Recipes

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EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES AND MINT BRUSCHETTA



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Unusual but elegant appetizer. Eggplant, tomatoes, and mint with goat cheese sprinkled on top. Makes an excellent addition to Italian or Middle Eastern meal, plus will make your house smell wonderful while cooking.

Provided by LoveToCook

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Bruschetta Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 small eggplant, peeled and diced
1 small onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons dried mint
2 teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 loaves French bread, cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, eggplant, onion, mint, basil, and garlic powder in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.
  • Toast bread slices in the preheated oven until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Let cool slightly.
  • Spoon tomato mixture onto each toasted bread slice; sprinkle with goat cheese.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until goat cheese is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 590.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

EGGPLANT AND MINT BRUSCHETTA



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The lemon juice and mint perk up the sweet, mellow flavors of the roasted veggies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 eggplant (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium red onion, quartered lengthwise, layers separated
4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, seeded, and slivered
4 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 slices crusty bread, 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, torn into large pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Divide eggplant, onion, tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons oil between two rimmed baking sheets. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Roast until eggplant is tender, 25 to 30 minutes; let cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, place bread on another baking sheet, and brush with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; bake until golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer eggplant mixture to a medium bowl. Add mint; toss with remaining tablespoon oil and lemon juice. Divide eggplant mixture among bread slices, top with feta, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 11 g

EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES AND MINT BRUSCHETTA



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"Unusual but elegant appetizer. Eggplant, tomatoes, and mint with goat cheese sprinkled on top. Makes an excellent addition to Italian or Middle Eastern meal, plus will make your house smell wonderful while cooking."

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 small eggplant, peeled and diced
1 small onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons dried mint
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 loaves French bread, cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, eggplant, onion, mint, basil, and garlic powder in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.
  • Toast bread slices in the preheated oven until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Let cool slightly.
  • Spoon tomato mixture onto each toasted bread slice; sprinkle with goat cheese.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until goat cheese is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

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