Broiled Basil Eggplant

Name: Broiled Basil Eggplant
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 large eggplant, sliced into eight 1/3-inch thick slices; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/8-inch slices; Garnish; fresh basil sprig

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large eggplant, sliced into eight 1/3-inch thick slices
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/8-inch slices
Garnish
fresh basil sprig

Directions

1

Combine the first six ingredients in a small bowl, beating with a wire whisk until blended. Set aside.
2

Brush both sides of eggplant slices with the 3 tbsp olive oil. Arrange eggplant slices in a single layer ona n ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) for 5 minutes on each side or until tender and lightly browned. (Smaller eggplants will need less time).
3

Arrange eggplant slices on an ovenproof platter or casserole dish, overlapping slices slightly. Arange cheese slices over the eggplant slices. Broil for 1 minute or until cheese melts.
4

Whisk the reserved olive oil mixture until blended. Spoon over the eggplant. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs if desired.