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Roasted Eggplant Caprese

Yields1 ServingPrep Time1 hrCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr 40 mins

Eggplants take on the flavors of whatever other foods it is paired with. Eggplant is essentially a blank slate, waiting for you to work some magic on it. Go on, work some caprese magic on it!

roasted eggplant caprese

 1 medium eggplant, sliced lengthwise as evenly as possible into 5 slices
 Salt
 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil, divided
 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 1/2 tsp salt
 1/2 tsp pepper
 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 10 slices
 1 medium tomato, cut into 10 slices
 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, packed
1

Lay the eggplant on a tea towel and sprinkle both sides with salt. Let sit one hour to release moisture. Pat dry with another tea towel. Preheat the oven to 375F.

2

Brush a large rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Lay the eggplant slices on the pan and brush the top side with the remaining oil. Sprinkle with the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3

Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top each slice of eggplant with 2 slices of mozzarella and 2 slices of tomato. Bake another 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Remove and sprinkle with chopped basil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

5 servings

Amount per serving
Calories195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1506g1931%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 880g320%

Dietary Fiber 369g1318%
Protein 1146g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.