Best 12 Eggplant With Tomato Mint Sauce And Goat Cheese Recipes

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Are you craving a tantalizing appetizer or a light main dish that bursts with Mediterranean flavors? Look no further than eggplant with tomato mint sauce and goat cheese. This culinary masterpiece combines the smoky richness of eggplant with the vibrant tang of tomato mint sauce and the creamy smoothness of goat cheese. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a satisfying and healthy meal, this recipe will delight your taste buds and leave you wanting more. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to create this delectable dish that's sure to become a favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO AND MINT



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This tasty Mediterranean recipe from Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen makes a great appetizer for gatherings.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium eggplants (1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1-inch rounds
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 ounces ricotta salata or feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/3 cup red onion, diced small
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar, plus more if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons oil. Arrange eggplant rounds in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Roast until undersides are browned and release easily from sheet, 25 minutes. Flip each round and season with salt and pepper. Roast until undersides are browned and eggplant is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon oil, ricotta salata, capers, onion, tomatoes, mint, and vinegar. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired. Transfer eggplant to a serving platter. Top each round with a spoonful of tomato mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO-MINT SAUCE AND GOAT CHEESE



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Categories     Cheese     Herb     Tomato     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Goat Cheese     Mint     Eggplant     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 1-pound eggplants, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick crosswise rounds
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with oil spray. Arrange eggplant rounds on prepared sheets; brush lightly with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 10 minutes. Turn rounds over and bake until tender and golden, about 10 minutes longer. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with their juices, mint and oregano and simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 1 3/4 cups, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon half of tomato sauce into shallow 2-quart baking dish. Arrange eggplant rounds atop sauce, overlapping slightly. Spoon remaining sauce over. Sprinkle cheese over. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with basil.

EGGPLANT SALAD WITH TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE



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Tender, grilled eggplant helps make this light summer salad feel like a meal. The balsamic dressing adds so much depth and a burst of bright flavor. -Susan Leiser, Hammonton, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large eggplant, cut into 8 slices
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
4 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • Brush both sides of eggplant with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper., Broil eggplant 3-4 inches from heat or grill, covered, over medium heat, until tender, 4-5 minutes per side., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, basil, parsley, vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil and remaining salt and pepper. Toss arugula with remaining oil and divide among 8 plates. Top each with eggplant, tomato mixture and goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EGGPLANT AND TOMATO CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious, easy-to-make, vegetarian casserole! Eggplant, tomato and onion are layered and seasoned with a splash of balsamic vinegar before being topped off with bread crumbs. There are a million variations and additions that you can make to this recipe! Be creative!

Provided by LPATTERSON1978

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
salt to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, halved and sliced
4 medium tomatoes, sliced
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry bread crumbs for topping
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the eggplant slices with salt, and let stand for about 10 minutes. Drain off liquid.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly brown the eggplant slices on each side.
  • Place a layer of the eggplant slices in an 8 inch square baking dish or casserole dish. Place some tomato slices over the eggplant, and then a few slices of onion. Repeat layers until you run out of eggplant. Pour balsamic vinegar over everything. In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread in a layer over the vegetables.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown and the eggplant is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 212.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

EGGPLANT AND GOAT CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     lunch, casseroles, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pound eggplant
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup chopped well-drained canned plum tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
6 ounces fresh goat cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat grill or broiler.
  • Cut the eggplant horizontally into slices one-half-inch thick. Cut any slices more than three inches in diameter in half. Very large slices should be quartered. Spread them on a work surface or baking sheet and sprinkle them on both sides with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the eggplant until attractively browned on both sides.
  • Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Saute the onions over medium heat until the pieces are tender but not brown. Add the garlic and pepper and continue to saute until the pepper pieces are tender. Stir in the tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the thyme and the parsley.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spread a fourth of the tomato mixture about two inches deep into the bottom of a one-and-a-half-quart baking dish. Arrange a layer of the eggplant over the tomato mixture, then crumble a third of the goat cheese over it. Repeat twice more, finishing with a layer of the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Place in the oven and bake about 25 minutes, until heated through. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 243, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 556 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

BAKED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND THREE CHEESES



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This Italian-inspired baked eggplant gets a rich treatment with homemade tomato sauce and a gooey layer ricotta, parmesan and shredded mozzarella.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs eggplants (3 medium)
Pam cooking spray, olive oil flavored
3 bell peppers (red or yellow stemmed andseeded and halved)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (crushed or pureed)
1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped
1 cup skim milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg yolk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 425°F.
  • Cut off both ends of the eggplants and cut into 24 slices, about 1-inch thick each.
  • Coat 2 sheet pans lightly with spray olive oil and place the eggplant slices on the oiled sheet pans along with the bell pepper halves and spray the vegetables with olive oil.
  • Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, turning halfway through the baking.
  • Dice the bell peppers and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, over moderate heat, in 2 tablespoons of the oil cook half the onion until softened.
  • Add half the garlic and flour and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add the milk in 3 additions stirring the sauce until smooth with the each addition.
  • Add the cayenne, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in another saucepan, over medium heat, cook the remaining onion in 2 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil until softened.
  • Add the diced bell pepper and cook for another minute, stirring frequently. Add the remaining garlic, the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the basil and simmer another 2 minutes, (you will have about 3 1/2 cups tomato sauce), set aside.
  • Mix the ricotta cheese with 3 tablespoons of the cooled white sauce along with the parmesan, egg yolk, the remaining cayenne and salt and pepper to taste.
  • TO ASSEMBLE:
  • Coat the interior of a 2-quart baking dish with half the remaining olive oil. Spread tomato sauce over the bottom of the baking dish. Place half of the eggplant slices in a single layer over the tomato sauce.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste. Place 5 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture on each eggplant slice, and spoon white sauce over ricotta mixture.
  • Top with remaining eggplant slices. Season with more salt and pepper and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each eggplant slice, and top each one with mozzarella.
  • Bake at 375F for 30 minutes.

EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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My grandmother brought this recipe from Italy about 125 years ago. It's been passed through the generations and is now being made by my own great-granddaughters! It's a delightful side dish that we serve with a variety of main courses such as pasta with meatballs or baked chicken. I make it every week!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds eggplant, unpeeled
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Additional olive oil for frying
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut eggplant into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Sprinkle with salt. Place in a deep dish; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. , Rinse with cold water; drain and dry on paper towels. In a 2-qt. saucepan, heat oil over medium heat Add the tomatoes, garlic, basil and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm while preparing eggplant. In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 cup oil; brown eggplant, a quarter at a time, adding more oil as needed. Place on a serving platter one row at a time. Cover with sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ITALIAN EGGPLANT TOMATO BAKE



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Eggplant, tomato, and cheeses are layered, baked, then served over pasta. An easy and delicious Italian meal.

Provided by MBC

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 small eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a plastic bag, combine the flour, bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Shake to mix. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. There should be enough oil to thinly coat the bottom of the skillet. Dip the eggplant slices in egg, then place in the bag and shake to coat. Fry the slices in the skillet until golden brown on each side. Remove, and drain on paper towels.
  • Spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish. Cover with the eggplant slices, then top with more sauce. Mix together the ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese; spread over the eggplant. Spread sauce over the cheese, and top with tomato slices. Cover with more sauce, and spread remaining cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for about 3 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Serve the eggplant tomato bake over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.6 g, Cholesterol 130.2 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1031.9 mg, Sugar 14 g

EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO-MINT SAUCE AND GOAT CHEESE



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Make and share this Eggplant With Tomato-Mint Sauce and Goat Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

nonstick vegetable cooking spray
2 lbs eggplants, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch-thick crosswise rounds
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F Spray 2 large baking sheets with oil spray. Arrange eggplant rounds on prepared sheets; brush lightly with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake 10 minutes. Turn rounds over and bake until tender and golden, about 10 minutes longer. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with their juices, mint and oregano and simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 1 3/4 cups, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon half of tomato sauce into shallow 2-quart baking dish. Arrange eggplant rounds atop sauce, overlapping slightly. Spoon remaining sauce over. Sprinkle cheese over. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 445.4, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 15, Protein 4.6

EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium-size eggplant, about 1 pound
4 medium-size tomatoes, about 1 pound
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Trim off each end of eggplant. Cut eggplant lengthwise in half. Place each half, cut side down, on flat surface and cut crosswise into half-moon shapes, each about one-third-inch thick. There should be a total of about 34 slices.
  • Trim off ends of tomatoes and cut away the cores. Cut tomatoes crosswise into slices, each about one-inch thick. There should be about 32 pieces. Alternate tomato slices with eggplant slices and arrange them compactly in a baking dish.
  • Combine garlic, rosemary and oregano and sprinkle over layered eggplant. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dribble oil over all.
  • Place dish in the oven and bake 30 minutes. Baste the layered eggplant with any juices that have accumulated around it. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 225, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 582 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

EGGPLANT, TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Basil     Eggplant     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 Servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 12-inch-long piece baguette, cut horizontally in half
1 small eggplant, cut lengthwise into six 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 medium tomatoes, cut into 10 slices total
3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
12 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Combine oil and garlic in small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Brush cut sides of baguette and both sides of eggplant slices and tomato slices with garlic oil. Grill cut sides of baguette until toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer baguette, cut side up, to plates. Season eggplant and tomatoes with salt and pepper. Grill eggplant until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side; transfer to plate. Grill tomatoes until warmed through, about 1 minute per side; transfer to plate.
  • Spread goat cheese on bread, dividing equally. Overlap eggplant slices, then tomato slices on baguette halves, covering completely. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Cut each sandwich diagonally into 4 sections and serve.

GRILLED GOAT'S CHEESE AND EGGPLANT, FROM CHRIS COX



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium eggplants (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Coarse salt
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 ripe round tomatoes
1/2 pound soft white goat's cheese
1 1/2 pounds ripe Italian plum tomatoes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves to garnish

Steps:

  • Slice the eggplant thin and sprinkle with salt. Allow to drain in a colander for an hour.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Pat the eggplant dry with paper towels and brush the slices on both sides with the olive oil. Place them on a broiling pan lined with aluminum foil and broil them lightly, turning once, until the slices are golden but not overbrowned. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the tomato sauce, or puree. Boil the tomatoes in their skins for 10 minutes. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, peel the skins. Squeeze out the juice and seeds and discard. Place the pulp in a food processor. Process until smooth and pour into a noncorrosive saucepan. The puree should be quite thick. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Slice the round tomatoes thin. Place two slices eggplant per person, overlapping them slightly, on a broiling pan lined with foil. (You should have eight portions.) Top each portion with a slice or two of tomato and a generous tablespoon of goat's cheese. Set aside.
  • Preheat broiler. Broil the eggplant until the cheese is browned and bubbling. While it is cooking, warm the tomato sauce.
  • Place the eggplant portions on individual plates, with a pool of sauce on the side. Garnish with basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 699 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right eggplants: Look for small, firm eggplants with smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Prepare the eggplants properly: To prevent the eggplants from absorbing too much oil, salt them and let them rest for 30 minutes before cooking. This will also help to remove any bitterness.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the eggplants from burning.
  • Cook the eggplants over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: This will also help to prevent the eggplants from becoming mushy and will allow them to cook evenly.
  • Make the tomato-mint sauce ahead of time: This will give the flavors time to develop.
  • Use fresh herbs: This will give the dish the best flavor.
  • Serve the dish warm: This is when the flavors will be at their best.

Conclusion:

Eggplant with tomato-mint sauce and goat cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even more delicious. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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