Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant Bruschetta

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"You're going to love this recipe because it's quick and easy, but looks like a million bucks. And it's full of our favorite Mediterranean flavors!" 

--Christina WeekdayPescatarian.com

Ingredients:

– eggplant – grape tomatoes – olive oil – garlic cloves – salt and pepper – chili flakes – fresh basil – parmesan – balsamic glaze

Let's Get Cooking

1. Prep Vegetables

Arrange diced eggplant and whole tomatoes on a sheet tray. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 mins.

2. Make Garlic Oil

Heat olive oil and add fresh garlic. Cook gently until the garlic is very tender and fragrant, but not browned.

3. Put it all together!

Add the roasted eggplant and blistered tomatoes into the garlic and oil. Toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning.

4. Toast Bread

When ready to serve, brush slices of baguette with olive oil and a pinch of salt and toast in a hot grill pan.

5

Top grilled bread with 2-3 tablespoons of the roasted eggplant mixture, shredded basil, parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Prep  for Service

Take a bow, chef!

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I'm Christina, an American living in Portugal. I share fish-forward recipes from my tiny seaside flat. Follow for more easy and impressive seafood ideas!