Chunky Eggplant Bruschetta (Aaron McCargo, Jr.) Recipe

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Chunky Eggplant Bruschetta (Aaron McCargo, Jr.)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the eggplant with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange the eggplant on a half sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Reserve the bowl. Put it in the oven and bake until nicely charred, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the red pepper flakes and the garlic. Cook until the garlic browns, about for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the onion. Cook until onion softens, about 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  4. Remove the eggplant from the oven and transfer it back to same bowl it was tossed in prior to baking. Add the onion mixture, the olives, capers, and roasted red peppers. Toss to combine. Add the sherry vinegar, fresh parsley and oregano and toss until the ingredients are evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerate for 25 to 30 minutes to cool and marry the flavors.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, and the smoky paprika. Spread the oil mixture on both sides of each piece of bread. Heat a grill pan over high heat and toast the bread until grill marks form, flipping once. Remove the eggplant from the refrigerator and spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons on top of each piece of bread. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 727.54 Kcal (3046 kJ)
Calories from fat 558.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.04g 95%
Cholesterol 108.45mg 36%
Sodium 823.62mg 34%
Potassium 427.07mg 9%
Total Carbs 25.37g 8%
Sugars 7.19g 29%
Dietary Fiber 6.15g 25%
Protein 19.43g 39%
Vitamin C 53.9mg 90%
Iron 12.1mg 67%
Calcium 101.9mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 260.96 Kcal (1093 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.25g 95%
Cholesterol 38.9mg 36%
Sodium 295.42mg 34%
Potassium 153.18mg 9%
Total Carbs 9.1g 8%
Sugars 2.58g 29%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 25%
Protein 6.97g 39%
Vitamin C 19.3mg 90%
Iron 4.3mg 67%
Calcium 36.6mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.9
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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