Eggplant On French Bread With Tomato-Kalamata Salsa

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Eggplant On French Bread With Tomato-Kalamata Salsa
25 min.
4
207kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine right to your kitchen! Today, we’re diving into a mouthwatering recipe for Eggplant on French Bread topped with a tantalizing Tomato-Kalamata Salsa. This vegetarian dish is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a visual feast, showcasing the beautiful colors and textures of fresh ingredients.

Imagine the satisfying crunch of lightly toasted French bread, perfectly paired with the smoky richness of golden-broiled eggplant. Combined with the aromatic essence of fresh basil and the briny punch from Kalamata olives, every bite transports you to sun-drenched shores. The addition of ripe tomatoes and a splash of red wine vinegar ties all these vibrant flavors together, creating a salsa that sings with freshness and zest.

This elegant appetizer or light meal can be prepared in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for entertaining guests. With each serving clocking in at only 207 calories, you can indulge without guilt. So gather your friends and family, and let’s create a dish that’s not only delicious but also celebrates the art of cooking together!

Ingredients

  • ounce diagonally cut bread french ( 3/)
  • inch diagonally cut eggplant unpeeled
  • 0.3 cup basil leaves fresh chopped
  • 12  kalamata olives pitted chopped
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1.5 teaspoons red wine vinegar 
  • large tomatoes seeded chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; toss well. Set aside.
  2. Arrange bread, cut side up, on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 3 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  3. Arrange eggplant in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Brush eggplant evenly with olive oil. Broil 3 inches from heat 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
  5. Top each bread slice with 2 tablespoons olive mixture, 1 eggplant slice, 2 additional tablespoons olive mixture, and 1/4 cup cheese. Broil 5 inches from heat 1 1/2 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to stand 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories207kcal
Protein20.05%
Fat48.25%
Carbs31.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49.17
Glycemic Load
7.73
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.5860869081124%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.31mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:207.35kcal
10.37%
Fat:11.24g
17.29%
Saturated Fat:3.81g
23.78%
Carbohydrates:16.61g
5.54%
Net Carbohydrates:14.47g
5.26%
Sugar:3.26g
3.62%
Cholesterol:18.14mg
6.05%
Sodium:499.38mg
21.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.51g
21.02%
Calcium:271.72mg
27.17%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.97%
Phosphorus:180.8mg
18.08%
Selenium:12.36µg
17.66%
Vitamin K:16.06µg
15.29%
Vitamin A:668.9IU
13.38%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.93%
Vitamin B3:1.94mg
9.7%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.48%
Folate:35.47µg
8.87%
Vitamin E:1.32mg
8.8%
Fiber:2.15g
8.58%
Vitamin C:6.69mg
8.11%
Zinc:1.18mg
7.85%
Iron:1.36mg
7.55%
Magnesium:26mg
6.5%
Potassium:186.24mg
5.32%
Copper:0.1mg
4.96%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.78%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.87%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.06%
Source:My Recipes