Eggplant Appetizer with Tomato
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4.8
Eggplant Appetizer with Tomato
Description
The recipe involves thinly sliced eggplant rings seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then broiled until soft and lightly browned on both sides. After cooling, they are topped with a spread made by mixing mayonnaise and freshly crushed garlic. Each eggplant slice receives a tomato slice and another small dollop of the garlicky mayo. The assembly is finished with dill sprigs, adding a fresh herbal note. The balance of textures makes for a pleasant appetizer: tender eggplant, creamy mayo, juicy tomato, and aromatic dill.
This dish works well served immediately as a cold or room-temperature starter or snack. Its components are simple yet layered in flavor, making it a suitable light appetizer for gatherings or as an accompaniment to a meal.
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant sliced, medium
- 3 tomato thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 garlic grated or crushed, cloves
- 1 tsp dill for garnish
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper adjust to taste, ground
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the eggplant into thin rings and assemble them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil, followed by a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Broil the eggplants until they are soft and slightly browned. Flip them over and brown the other side. Remove the eggplant from the oven and let them cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and the crushed garlic together.
- Arrange the eggplant slices on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of the garlicky mayo on top of each, followed by a tomato slice and a little dollop of mayo. Garnish with dill and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 678mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 496mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 807IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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