EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA

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This is from my DD cookbook "Molto Italiano" by Mario Batali. I soooooo LUV, LUV, LUV this guy. Will make and post picture prior to making this public.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, halved lengthwise, then sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide strips
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 italian eggplants, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch thick halfmoons
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 baguette, sliced (bruschetta bread)
1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a 1- to 12 inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat until smoking. Add the onion and cook until just softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Removed from the heat, season with salt and pepper, and allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the grill or broiler.
  • Toast the bread on the grill or under the broiler until golden brown on both sides.
  • Stir the parsley into the eggplant mixture, spoon the mixture onto the toasts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.4, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 705.7, Carbohydrate 89.2, Fiber 19.7, Sugar 12.3, Protein 15.3

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This is the best eggplant bruschetta I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect.


Shawn Drake
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I've made this bruschetta several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for when you need a quick and easy appetizer.


FanYoshiRanbooGaming
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This bruschetta is a great way to impress your guests. It's so elegant and delicious.


Sakariye Badiyow
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant and this recipe is a keeper. It's so easy to make and the results are delicious.


Melissa Mendes
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I love the combination of flavors in this bruschetta. The eggplant, tomatoes, and basil are a perfect match.


Heather Spruell
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Crystal Garcia 2
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I made this bruschetta for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jaloludhin Isaack
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some roasted eggplant in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Nathan Abinet
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this bruschetta changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were so well-balanced.


Kieran Apperley
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This eggplant bruschetta was a hit at my last party! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.