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Grilled Eggplant with Romesco Sauce

Donna Castellano MS, RDN
Grilled eggplant are served on top of a vibrant sauce made with red peppers, pine nuts and garlic.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 4
Calories 259 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggplant slice about ½ inch thick
  • 3 about 6 oz. roasted peppers freshly roasted or pre-packed in water
  • ½ cup slivered almonds preferably toasted
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • dash chili pepper flakes
  • 2 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup basil chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • To make the romesco sauce: in a food processor or blender combine roasted peppers, half of the oil, almonds, capers, garlic, vinegar, chili flakes, pinch of salt and tomato paste and pulse until smooth but still with tiny pieces of ingredients visible.
  • Set sauce aside.
  • Lightly oil and heat up a grill or grill pan on medium high.
  • Season eggplant with the salt, pepper and lightly rub eggplant slices with remaining olive oil.
  • Transfer to grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden and grill marks appear.
  • Transfer to a platter and top with romesco sauce, herbs, feta and tomatoes.
  • Serve with some grilled crusty bread. *optional

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 642mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 574IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 2mg

I prefer to focus on quality ingredients from a variety of sources that work in tandem to promote optimal health. Nutrition calculations may not reflect these valuable interactions. However, I understand certain values can be helpful to some. Please note these calculations are merely estimates. Values will vary depending on modifications, brands used, and portion size. Should you require specific information, it's best to consult with a dietitian or qualified healthcare provider.

Course Entree
Cuisine Spanish
Keywords eggplant, grilled eggplant, romesco sauce, summer meals
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