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Eggplant Steak with Chickpeas, Roasted Red Peppers, Feta Cheese and Black Olives

Contributed By: ningwan
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Ingredients

Balsamic Marinade (see recipe below)

1 Large eggplant (~1 lb)

1 1/2 cups Chickpeas, drained

2 Med-sized red peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and cubed

1/4 lb Feta cheese, cubed or crumbled

1/2 cup Pitted black olives

2 tbsp Chopped fresh oregano or Italian parsley

Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

4 (6-inch round) pita breads

4 tsp Balsamic vinegar

1 bunch Fresh oregano as garnish

Balsamic Marinade:

1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp Tamari soy sauce

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp Olive oil

Preparation

1. To make marinade, combine ingredients, slowly adding olive oil and stirring briskly to combine well. Set aside.

2. Preheat grill or broiler.

3. Cut eggplant lengthwise into four 1/2-inch-think slices to resemble steaks. Brush "steaks" with marinade.

4. Grill or broil eggplant for 2 min on each side, or until tender but not soft. Remove from heat and place 1 steak on each serving plate.

5. Place chickpeas, red peppers, feta, black olives and oregano in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir to combine well. Add some marinade and stir again. Toast or grill pita bread and cut into pie-shape wedges and set aside.

6. Spoon 1 or 2 scoops of pepper-olive mixture on eggplant steak with some mixture pooling onto plate. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, place several pita wedges on plate and garnish eggplant with several sprigs fresh oregano. Repeat with remaining ingredients until used up, making sure pepper-olive mixture spills over top of eggplant and onto plate. Serve immediately.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 640
Total Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 92 g
Protein: 26 g
Vitamin A: 3785 IU
Vitamin C: 120 mg
Calcium: 315 mg
Sodium: 947 mg
Iron: 8 mg
Fiber: 18 g