Baked Eggplant

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and dry eggplant; remove stems.
2. 2
   Leave eggplant whole and unpeeled.
3. 3
   Make a slit the length of each eggplant only to the center, not completely through the other side.
4. 4
   In each slit, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
5. 5
   Gently press eggplant together and rub completely with olive oil. Rub an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with olive oil.
6. 6
   Place eggplant in dish. Bake at 375° about 30 minutes or until tender.
7. 7
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.