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Zesty Eggplant Slices (Skhtorats

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This Mediterranean appetizer features Long Narrow Eggplants; Cut. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 49.7
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Mediterranean appetizer features Long Narrow Eggplants; Cut. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 pound Long Narrow Eggplants; Cut
Directions
  1. 1
    Into 1/2-Inch Slices 1 tb Coarse (Kosher) Salt 4 lg Cloves Garlic; Crushed In A -Garlic Press 3 tb Red Wine Vinegar 1/2 c Olive Oil; Or As Needed 1/4 c Fresh Cilantro; Chopped Freshly Ground Black Pepper -And Salt To Taste
  2. 2
    Place the eggplant slices in a colander and
  3. 3
    toss with the salt.
  4. 4
    Let stand for 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    Rinse the eggplant well, under cold running water, and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
  6. 6
    In a small bowl, combine the garlic and vinegar and let stand while you cook the eggplant.
  7. 7
    Divide the oil between 2 large skillets and heat until it sizzles.
  8. 8
    Add eggplant slices to both skillets, without overcrowding, and
  9. 9
    fry until a deep golden on both sides, 12 to 15 minutes.
  10. 10
    Repeat with any remaining slices.
  11. 11
    Transfer the fried slices to a large bowl, without draining.
  12. 12
    Let cool.
  13. 13
    Place the cooled eggplant slices in a serving dish in layers, sprinkling each
  14. 14
    layer with vinegar-garlic mixture, pepper, salt (if needed), and cilantro.
  15. 15
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 49.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 6.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 11.7g4%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g24%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 2.0g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, cut, eggplant, eggplants, frying, long, mediterranean, narrow, skhtorats, slices, title, vegan, zesty
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