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Coriander and Cumin Broiled Eggplant

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2 as a side dish

Ingredients

1/2 large eggplant
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
a pinch cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler and lightly oil a baking pan.

    Step 2

    Cut eggplant into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Chop cilantro and in a bowl stir together with remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Brush cilantro mixture on both sides of eggplant slices and transfer to baking pan. Broil eggplant 5 to 6 inches from heat until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

TagsEggplantVegetableCilantroHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarianKetoQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight MealsBroilGourmet
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