Broiled Eggplant

Directions

1. 1
   Make crisscross cuts in inside surface.
2. 2
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Mix a crushed clove of garlic with about 1/4 cup olive oil; brush over eggplant.
4. 4
   Sprinkle lightly with mixture of fine dry bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
5. 5
   Drizzle with a little more oil.
6. 6
   Place in greased broiler pan and broil, very, very slowly until golden on top and eggplant is tender.
7. 7
   Takes 10 to 20 minutes depending on thickness of vegetable.
8. 8
   No need to turn eggplant.