JAPANESE EGGPLANT, TERIYAKI STYLE

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From the March 2005 issue of Fitness Magazine. Try just a spray of olive oil instead of brushing it on to save on fat. Super quick and easy!

Provided by VegSocialWorker

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slender Japanese eggplants, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise (about 1 lb)
4 teaspoons extra-light olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon mirin
2 tablespoons minced scallions

Steps:

  • Heat broiler.
  • Using a sharp knife, lightly score eggplant flesh in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Arrange the eggplant skin side up in a single layer on a non-stick broiler pan.
  • Lightly brush with half the oil; broil 4 inches away from heat source for 3 minutes or until dimpled but not charred.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine soy sauce, sugar and mirin.
  • Turn eggplant slices over and brush with remaining oil; broil 1 minute.
  • Brush with soy sauce mixture; broil 1 more minute more until eggplant is tender when it's pierced with a knife.
  • Sprinkle with scallions before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 334.5, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 18.8, Sugar 17.4, Protein 6.1

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