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Eggplant bruschetta with mozzarella
Grilled eggplant bruschetta with mozzarella, red pepper flakes and fennel seeds. Made with crusty Italian bread this simple snack, lunch or antipasto is light and delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 328 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 lices crusty bread
- 1 medium sized eggplant (aubergine)
- 8.8 oz (250g) mozzarella , sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- chilli flakes (red pepper flakes)
- fennel seeds
- salt and pepper ,to season
Instructions
- Put a griddle pan over medium heat. Finely slice the eggplant lengthways and brush each side with a little olive oil using a pastry brush. Place the slices on the griddle pan in batches and grill each side until slightly charred and cooked through.
- Place the cooked eggplant on a plate lined with kitchen paper. Put the slices of bread under a hot grill (broiler) and toast on one side only.
- Place two slices of eggplant of the untoasted side of each slice of bread. Add extra eggplant to larger slices if needed. Top each bruschetta with mozzarella then sprinkle over a few red pepper flakes, fennel seeds then a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place the bruschetta under a hot grill (broiler) until the mozzarella has melted, bubbling and slightly golden. Cut large slices in half and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
582mg
(24%)
Potassium
230mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
224IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
196mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 224IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 196mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.