EGGPLANT WITH FETA CHEESE

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A simple eggplant recipe suitable for an appetizer or side dish.

Provided by Barbara Zernicke

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Eggplant

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices
olive oil, or as needed
⅓ cup feta cheese
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil, packed

Steps:

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
Brush eggplant slices on one side with olive oil; arrange onto a baking sheet with oiled side facing up.
Cook eggplant under broiler until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; remove from oven.
Turn oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Turn slices and brush other side with olive oil. Sprinkle feta cheese over eggplant.
Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the eggplant is soft, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle basil over the eggplant slices and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 158.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g