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Ingredients
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1 large or 2 medium eggplants (1 1/2 pounds total), halved lengthwise
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5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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Pinch of salt plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
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¼ cup pine nuts
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1 teaspoon granulated or brown sugar
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1 lemon, halved
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or shoyu
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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2 large ripe heirloom tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 teaspoons torn fresh mint
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½ serrano pepper, seeded and finely diced
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Brush the cut sides of eggplant with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Place, cut-side down, on a baking sheet. Roast until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
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Place sugar in a shallow dish and dip the cut side of each lemon half in it. Place the lemon halves, cut-side down, in the skillet and cook over medium heat until the sugar is caramelized, about 4 minutes. Transfer the lemon halves to a cutting board to cool and scrape the caramelized juice from the pan into a large bowl.
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When the lemon halves are cool enough to handle, squeeze the juice into the bowl. Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt, tamari (or shoyu) and pepper.
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Cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the dressing. Gently fold in tomatoes, mint, serrano and the reserved pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
195 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size 1 cup | |
Calories 195 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Total Fat 16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Vitamin A 617IU | 12% |
Sodium 361mg | 16% |
Potassium 460mg | 10% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.