Roasted Balsamic Eggplant

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggplants, peeled and sliced into 1/8 pieces
• 4 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 tsp four blend pepper, ground
• Olive oil cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place the eggplant onto two non-stick cookie sheets coated with cooking oil spray.
3. Spray the eggplant with olive oil cooking spray. Then put the eggplant into the oven and let it cook for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven and push the eggplant into the center of the cookie sheets with a spatula.
5. Mix the olive oil and garlic together. Drizzle the mixture on top of each eggplant and return to the oven to cook for another 10 minutes, or until they’re tender.
6. When it’s cooked, remove the eggplant from the oven and place it in a bowl. Then chop and mash using a fork.
7. Finally, add the balsamic vinegar and continue to mash.
8. Serve it warm or chilled, as a side dish or spread for pita bread.

Nutrients per 112 g serving: