Eggplant with Tomatoes and Mint Bruschetta

Unusual but elegant appetizer. Eggplant, tomatoes, and mint with goat cheese sprinkled on top. Makes an excellent addition to Italian or Middle Eastern meal, plus will make your house smell wonderful while cooking.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons dried mint
• 1 small eggplant, peeled and diced
• 2 loaves French bread, cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
• 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix tomatoes, eggplant, onion, mint, basil, and garlic powder in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid has evaporated, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Toast bread slices in the preheated oven until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Let cool slightly.

Step 4

Spoon tomato mixture onto each toasted bread slice; sprinkle with goat cheese.

Step 5

Broil in the preheated oven until goat cheese is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.