EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA WITH PITA CHIPS

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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 Mediterranean flatbreads, no pockets
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup feta cheese, finely crumbled
1 medium eggplant, peeled, cut lengthwise into slices
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for eggplant, plus 4 tablespoons, for bruschetta mix
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 avocado, diced
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
2 tablespoons freshly chopped oregano leaves
2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut flatbreads into 8 wedges. Place wedges into a large bowl and drizzle with 4 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with black pepper and toss to coat. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and lightly top with feta cheese. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Brush eggplant with 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place on grill and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove from grill and dice. Add the eggplant to a bowl, stir in remaining ingredients, including 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and toss to combine. Serve with toasted pita chips.

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