Bitter Queen

The bitter taste of eggplant is often balanced with sweet and tangy flavors, making it a versatile ingredient in many cuisines.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Bitter Queen

Cooking Method: Roasting, Sautéing Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Eggplant
• 4 teaspoon Olive oil
• 2 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
3. Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar and honey.
7. Remove the eggplant from the oven and drizzle the balsamic-honey mixture over the slices.
8. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 4g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.