Eggplants With Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup olive oil, for frying
2 large eggplants , halved lengthwise
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp pine nuts
2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil , for pesto

Directions:

Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. While heating the oil, cut slits in a crisscross pattern in the 'meat' of the eggplant halves, being careful not to pierce the skin. This will allow the heat and oil to penetrate better. Lightly season the eggplant with salt and pepper; gently lay the eggplant halves into the hot oil, skin sides facing up, and fry until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Flip the eggplant halves and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and allow to drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Make the pesto by blending the basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and about half of the extra-virgin olive oil in a blender on Low until smooth; slowly stream the remaining extra-virgin olive oil into the mixture as it blends.
Arrange the eggplant halves in a broiler pan with the skin sides down. Slather the pesto over the surface of the eggplant.
Cook the eggplants under the broiler until the pesto begins to bubble, 7 to 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	445.57 Kcal (1866 kJ)
Calories from fat	384.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.71g	66%
Cholesterol	2.2mg	1%
Sodium	67.78mg	3%
Potassium	566.31mg	12%
Total Carbs	15.18g	5%
Sugars	9.38g	38%
Dietary Fiber	7.11g	28%
Protein	4.01g	8%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	55.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	159.93 Kcal (670 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.33g	66%
Cholesterol	0.79mg	1%
Sodium	24.33mg	3%
Potassium	203.26mg	12%
Total Carbs	5.45g	5%
Sugars	3.37g	38%
Dietary Fiber	2.55g	28%
Protein	1.44g	8%
Vitamin C	2mg	9%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	20mg	6%

* 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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