MIDDLE-EASTERN EGGPLANT ROUNDS

Middle-Eastern Eggplant Rounds image

High in protein and fiber, hummus can be more than a dip in this guest-worthy dish. Antioxidant-rich eggplant is stacked with hummus and flavored with lemon and parsley for a fresh, low-calorie taste.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 baby Italian eggplants (about 6 ounces each), unpeeled, cut into 8 rounds each
Kosher salt
1/2 cup roasted garlic hummus or other prepared hummus
4 cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the eggplant rounds and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until brown on the bottoms, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and, working quickly, flip each eggplant round and top with a dollop of hummus and a cherry tomato quarter, rounded-side down. Cover and cook until heated through and the bottoms are golden brown, about 7 minutes.
Transfer to a platter using a spatula. Sprinkle with the parsley and lemon zest and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 284 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 4 grams