PISTACHIO CRUSTED EGGPLANT CUTLETS

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From Vegetarian Times magazine January/February 2012 p.34. These are quick to prepare but beautiful and delicious. Pairs wonderfully with a rice pilaf.

Provided by Wish I Could Cook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 16 Cutlets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shelled pistachios
6 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
2 jarred roasted red peppers, drained
2 garlic cloves
2 medium eggplants (1lb)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F, and coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Blend pistachios in blender or food processor until finely chopped. Set aside.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and garlic to blender or food processor (no need to rinse), and purée until smooth.
  • Spray 1 side of each eggplant slice with cooking spray, and place sprayed-side down on baking sheet. Spread 2 Tbs. sun-dried tomato mixture on each eggplant slice, and sprinkle with 1 Tbs. ground pistachios. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until eggplant is tender and pistachio topping is browned and crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 250.5, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 14.9, Sugar 8.8, Protein 11.5

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