Thursday, December 13, 2007

Crispy Spicy Eggplant

This is an extremely easy to make recipe that can be quickly added as a starter to your menu. And believe me, the taste is yummylicious!

What you need
1. Chinese eggplant [2 average sized eggplants will make approximately 20 pieces] cut horizontally, a diagonal cut as shown above will add to the drama!
2. Cayenne Pepper
3. Parmesan Cheese
4. Sun Dried Tomatoes
5. Salt to Taste
6. Oil [for basting]

Let's get Started
1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F
2. Spray some oil on an oven proof tray [ you can use a cookie sheet]
3. Spread the cut eggplant pieces on the sheet keeping small distance between each pieces
4. Spray some cayenne pepper and salt on each eggplant piece. Turn them and repeat the same on the other side. Now the eggplants will be nicely coated with pepper and salt
5. Pour few drops of oil on each pieces
6. Keep in oven for 15 minutes
7. After 15 minutes, take out the eggplants. They will be almost cooked by now.
8. Top a tsp of Sun Dried Tomato on each piece and cover with shredded Parmesan cheese
9. Put the tray back in oven and keep it for another 10-15 minutes.
Serve hot.
This is a very easy and delicious starter. If you have kids, encourage them to make it :)

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