ITALIAN MARINATED EGGPLANT ANTIPASTO

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Thin slices of eggplant are lightly fried, then marinated in a mixture of fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and white wine vinegar 8 hours or overnight. Well worth the wait! Delicious as part of an antipasti platter.

Provided by Rita

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Antipasto Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small eggplant, thinly sliced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, or more if needed
½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped
½ bunch fresh basil, chopped
6 leaves fresh sage, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and layer on a plate. Set another plate on top as a weight and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Rinse eggplant and pat dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook eggplant in batches until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side, adding more olive oil as needed. Drain on paper towels.
  • Layer sauteed eggplant slices into a shallow dish. Sprinkle with parsley, basil, sage, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and white wine vinegar.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 11.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 52.6 mg, Sugar 8 g

Breanne Cook
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The eggplant is so tender and flavorful, and the marinade is packed with flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting appetizer.


Nasra Swabir
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was so tender and flavorful, and the marinade was to die for. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new way to enjoy eggplant.


Bagotsi Thini
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. The eggplant is so tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to prepare eggplant.


Md Azahar Sheikh
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This recipe is so easy to make, and the results are amazing. The eggplant is so tender and juicy, and the marinade is packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Jerra Dolan
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I love this recipe! The eggplant is always cooked perfectly, and the marinade is so flavorful. I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Islamic Shakal Bekal MK
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This recipe is a keeper! The eggplant is so tender and flavorful, and the marinade is to die for. I served this dish as an appetizer at my last dinner party, and everyone raved about it.


Blessing Mundoringisa
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The eggplant was delicious, and the marinade was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to prepare eggplant.


jia kazmi
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This recipe is so easy to follow, and the results are amazing. The eggplant is so tender and juicy, and the marinade is packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Md papirul Islam
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly, and the marinade is so flavorful. I love serving this dish as an appetizer or side dish.


Ujjol Hosen
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This marinated eggplant recipe was a hit at my last party! The flavors were incredible, and the eggplant was so tender and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy appetizer.