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Poor Man's Steak (Bistecche dei Poveri)

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 eggplants (1 ½ lbs. total), ends trimmed, cut crosswise into ¾-inch-thick slices
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
½ tsp. dried oregano
1 small clove garlic, minced
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Poor Man's Steak (Bistecche dei Poveri) Instructions

1. Sprinkle eggplant with salt and drain in a colander for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Rinse the eggplant under cold water and pat dry. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 20 minutes, turn the eggplant over and bake for 5 minutes longer, or until golden brown and tender.
4. Stir together oil, vinegar, mint, oregano and garlic in a small bowl. Season the eggplant with pepper and brush tops with the oil mixture. Serve at room temperature.

Poor Man's Steak (Bistecche dei Poveri) Tips

Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Poor Man's Steak (Bistecche dei Poveri) Nutrition Information

Per serving: 52 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 4 g fiber; 779 mg sodium; 271 mg potassium.

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