Eggplant With Basil and Pine Nuts (Italy) Recipe

Name: Eggplant With Basil and Pine Nuts (Italy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (then cut in half or into thirds, lengthwise); salt; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup flour, seasoned with; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, and; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 lemon, juice of; 3 -4 fresh basil sprigs, 1 leaf from, shredded; ½ cup toasted pine nuts; ½ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (then cut in half or into thirds, lengthwise)
salt
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup flour, seasoned with
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, and
1 teaspoon paprika
1 lemon, juice of
3 -4 fresh basil sprigs, 1 leaf from, shredded
½ cup toasted pine nuts
½ cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

1
Lay the eggplant strips on a large plate or flat surface and sprinkle with salt.
2
When droplets of water appear, after about 5 to 10 minutes, blot the strips and turn them over, repeating the process.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, dip the blotted eggplant strips in the flour mixture, and saute over medium heat until golden brown on each side, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
4
Sprinkle with lemon juice and add the basil leaves and pine nuts.
5
Cook together for a few minutes more and serve with Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (then cut in half or into thirds, lengthwise), salt, ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup flour, seasoned with, and more.

Yes, Eggplant With Basil and Pine Nuts (Italy) 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.

Eggplant With Basil and Pine Nuts (Italy)

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