Baked Aubergine (Eggplant) Slices
Ingredients
3-4 tbsp Olive oil
1 Large aubergine (eggplant)
2 Large tomatoes, thickly sliced
Basil leaves, fresh, shredded
4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, sliced
Salt and ground black pepper
Fresh basil spring to garnish
1 cup Brown rice
Preparation
1. Prepare brown rice per package directions.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a baking sheet with a little oil. Trim the aubergine and cut lengthways into slices about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange the slices on the greased sheet.
3. Brush the aubergine slices liberally with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the tomato, basil leaves and cheese slices alternately on top of each aubergine slice. Brush lightly with oil.
4. Sprinkle with ground black pepper and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the aubergine is tender and the cheese is bubbling and golden. Serve the slices garnished with the fresh basil spring on a bed of the cooked rice.