Crostini with Roasted Eggplant Spread Crostini with Roasted Eggplant Spread
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Preparation facts
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients
4 thick (1/2-inch or 1.25cm) slices peeled eggplant
2 tsp (10mL) extra virgin olive oil
1/2 garlic clove, crushed through a press
1/4 cup (40g) chopped rinsed and drained jarred roasted peppers
1/2 tsp (2g) rinsed small capers
Freshly ground pepper to taste
12 slices crostini or toasted Italian bread
Directions
Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the eggplant in a single layer on a nonstick coated baking sheet. Stir the olive oil and garlic together in a small bowl and lightly brush on both sides of the eggplant.
Roast eggplant slices until lightly browned, turning once, about 20 minutes per side. Cool slightly.
Coarsely chop the eggplant and combine with the red peppers and capers; add black pepper to taste. Serve warm or cold as a spread on crostini.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 36
Calories from Fat 10 (28%)
% Daily Value*
2%Total Fat 1g
1%Saturated Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
3%Sodium 74mg
1%Potassium 31mg
2%Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%Dietary Fiber 0.6g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
2%Protein 1g
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