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Recipe Tags: 60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Main Dish Vegetables Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Eggplant

Spicy Eggplant Cutlets

Eggplant cutlets make a healthy vegetarian entree that can be sliced and chewed just like meat, so it's a popular option for those new to vegetarian eating. In this recipe, thick eggplant slices are baked in the oven in a flavorful marinade. This eggplant recipe is also low in fat, vegan, and cholesterol-free. Originally found on vegetarian.about.com.

Steps

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice the eggplant into one-inch thick round cutlets and sprinkle each piece with a bit of salt.
Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes , then gently rinse and pat dry.
Arrange the eggplant cutlets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Whisk together the remaining ingredients , except salt and pepper and brush this marinade onto each side of each piece of eggplant.
Bake for 7- 8 minutes.
Brush with marinade again , and turn pieces over , then bake for another 7 - 8 minutes.
Heat oven to the broil setting , and broil for 2 - 3 more minutes.
Season with salt and pepper before serving.
These are delicious on their own , but you could also serve with additional hot sauce , if you like.

Ingredients

eggplants, salt, olive oil, tabasco sauce, garlic cloves, balsamic vinegar, fresh cilantro, salt and pepper