Eggplant with Mint Bruschetta
Scott Peterson
Bright mint, spicy chile, and rich eggplant meld together into an almost creamy spread. For an even creamier texture, peel the eggplant before cooking. Prep and Cook Time: 30 minutes.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute, then add eggplant, salt, chile flakes, and pepper. Stir to coat with oil and turn heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring every few minutes, until eggplant is soft, about 20 minutes.
Step 2
2
Stir in mint. Let mixture cool to room temperature and spoon onto bruschettas. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving with bruschetta.
Ingredients
1/3 cup olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 medium eggplant, diced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon dried red chile flakes
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
6 mint leaves, chopped
Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
Directions
Step 1
1
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute, then add eggplant, salt, chile flakes, and pepper. Stir to coat with oil and turn heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring every few minutes, until eggplant is soft, about 20 minutes.
Step 2
2
Stir in mint. Let mixture cool to room temperature and spoon onto bruschettas. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving with bruschetta.
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