Serves 6-8 Cook Time 6-9 minutes
Ingredients:
1 large purple eggplant
1/2 tsp olive oil
5 plum tomatoes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
dash of worchestershire
Directions:
- Cut 1 large purple eggplant into 1/2 inch rounds. Brush the eggplant with olive oil on both sides and place them on a tray with space between each slice. Pre-heat your grill to high heat.
- In the meantime, peel, seed, and chop 5 plum tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Add garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil.
- Place the eggplant on the grill and cook for 3 minutes to sear. Flip the eggplant and spoon 1 tablespoon of the tomato mixture into each eggplant, close the lid and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle the fresh basil over the eggplants.
Recommended for patients on the Modified Profast (Fast and Flexible) Program, Nutriplus (Balance Your Pyramid) Program or Maintenance Program.
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