Columbia Farmers Market

CFM Recipes

Sautéed Eggplant with Breadcrumbs, Lemon, and Basil

Servings: 2
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant or 7 small eggplants
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 cup toasted bread crumbs
  • 1 bunch of basil, ribbon cut or diced
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Pinch salt & pepper

instructions

In a cast iron, heat 3 tbsp of oil and garlic. Once hot, add bread crumbs, stir and toast for an additional minute. Set aside breadcrumbs in a bowl for toppings later. Cut eggplant into 1/2inch thick slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat the rest of the oil in the cast iron and once the oil is hot, add eggplant. Sautee for around 2 minutes on each side. Turn off heat then add bread crumbs on top with fresh basil, salt and a squeeze of lemon. Top with extra olive oil for a fine finish and enjoy!

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