Eggplant Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise (use light if you wish); 1 tablespoon romano cheese, grated (Parmesan can be subbed); 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (I have used lime with good results); 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt (season salt can be used too); 1 small eggplant, cut into 4 (1/2-inch-thick); 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 plum tomatoes; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Bread and Toppings; 1 small purple onion, sliced; 4 slices Italian bread; fresh basil leaf

Servings: persons

1/4 cup mayonnaise (use light if you wish)
1 tablespoon romano cheese, grated (Parmesan can be subbed)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (I have used lime with good results)
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (season salt can be used too)
1 small eggplant, cut into 4 (1/2-inch-thick)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 plum tomatoes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Bread and Toppings
1 small purple onion, sliced
4 slices Italian bread
fresh basil leaf

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1. Combine mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, and salt.
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2. Brush eggplant slices (after slicing) on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper.
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3. Grill, turning once, 8 minutes or until slightly charred and tender.
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4. Brush tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoons oil and season, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Grill, turning once, 4 minutes or until slightly softened. Remove and slice into quarters lengthwise.
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5. Evenly spread bread with mayonnaise mixture, then top with basil, onion, eggplant and tomatoes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup mayonnaise (use light if you wish), 1 tablespoon romano cheese, grated (Parmesan can be subbed), 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (I have used lime with good results), 1 small garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Eggplant falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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