Recipe(tried): Baked Baby Eggplant

	Title:	Recipe(tried): Baked Baby Eggplant
	Board:	Daily Recipe Swap at Recipelink.com
	From:	Gladys/PR 6-20-2002
	To:	Recipe: Side Dishes (38)
	Msg ID:	3110902

BAKED BABY EGGPLANT
This recipe calls for baby eggplants but the larger variety can also be used. Simply, slice them before cooking.

8 baby eggplants or 1 large one
salt
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup olive oil (Extra Virgin first pressed might be excellent)
ground pepper
3 tb snipped fresh basil leaves

Slice off green tops and cut eggplant in half. Score in a criss-cross pattern using a knife. Salt and let the eggplant drain in a colander for 1 hour. Pat dry. Preheat oven to 375 F. Sprinkle the eggplant with bread crumbs and garlic. Place in an oiled baking pan. Drizzle with the oilve oil and season with the pepper. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until soft and golden. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

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