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Poor Man's Steak (Bistecche dei Poveri)

:  January/February 1993

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Sweet, fragrant balsamic vinegar cuts the bitterness of the roasted eggplant and enables the health-conscious cook to cut back on the olive oil of the traditional version.


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Poor Man's Steak (Bistecche dei Poveri) Recipe

Makes: 6 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants, (1 1/2 pounds total), ends trimmed, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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Preparation

  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.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

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

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat


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Vegan
Vegetarian
Entertaining, casual
Make ahead instructions
Type of Dish
Appetizer
Side dish, vegetable
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
More than 1 hour
Ethnic/Regional
Mediterranean
Servings
6
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Main Ingredient
Vegetarian, other
Preparation/ Technique
Bake
Roast
Meal/Course
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Lunch
Dinner

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Publication
January/February 1993
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