Savory Eggplant Croutons

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Now this sounds really weird, but Carroll says they are " surprisingly

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Savory Eggplant Croutons

 

Recipe By : Healthful Cooking by Mary Carroll, Star Trib 5/25/00

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Healthful Cooking

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 large eggplants

Salt

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground paprika

 

Makes 15 to 20.

 

Eggplant slices make unusual but surprisingly delicious croutons. I serve

them with hummus. If possible, use Japanese eggplants (the long, thin

variety) because they have fewer seeds. Preheat oven to 300

degrees. Slice eggplant into rounds about 1/2-inch thick. Sprinkle

lightly with salt (salt will be rinsed off later). Place slices directly

on oven rack and bake for 20 minutes. (Eggplant will shrink and become

dry.) Lightly rinse each eggplant slice to remove excess salt. Pat dry

with paper towels.

 

Combine oil and paprika in a 10-inch nonstick skillet and set over

medium-high heat. Cook each eggplant slice on both sides until crisp and

browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then serve warm.

 

Nutrition information per serving (using no salt): Calories 42,

Carbohydrates 4 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 3 g, including sat. fat 0 g,

Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Calcium 4 mg, Dietary fiber 2 g. Diabetic

exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable exch., and 1/2 fat exch.

 

 

 

 

 

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