Pistachio-Crusted Eggplant Cutlets
Nutritional Information
Amount Per serving (3 to 4 cutlets):
| Calories | 270 |
| Protein | 9g |
| Total fat | 18g |
| Carbs | 23g |
| Cholesterol | mg |
| Sodium | 199mg |
| Fiber | 8g |
| Sugars | 6g |
These cutlets make a quick, satisfying weeknight meal. Serve over warm couscous, bulgur, or Greek-Style Rice Pilaf.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
- 6 oz. oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 2 jarred roasted red peppers, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 medium eggplant (1 lb.), peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (6 to 8 slices each)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F, and coat baking sheet with cooking spray.2. Blend pistachios in blender or food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to plate or shallow bowl.
3. Add sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and garlic to blender or food processor (no need to rinse),
and purée until smooth.
4. Spray 1 side of each eggplant slice with cooking spray, and place sprayed-side down on baking sheet. Spread 2 Tbs. sun-dried tomato mixture on each eggplant slice, and sprinkle with 1 Tbs. ground pistachios. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until eggplant is tender and pistachio topping is browned and crispy.
