GRILLED BABY EGGPLANT

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 baby eggplants
Coarse salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Slice off the green tops and cut the eggplants in half. Score in a criss-cross pattern using a knife. Salt and leave the eggplants for one hour. Pat dry.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Sprinkle the eggplant with garlic and breadcrumbs. Place the eggplants in an oiled baking tin. Trickle on the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake the eggplants for 20 to 30 minutes or until they are soft and golden. Sprinkle with basil and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 280, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 915 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams

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