Eggplant with tomato tapenade

16 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2mediumsEggplants
¼cupWESSON Oil
1teaspoonGarlic powder
¾cupTomato Tapenade; divided
¾cupSARGENTO Fancy Supreme
Shredded Parmesan Cheese divided TOMATO TAPENDADE
3ouncesPackage dried tomatoes water
2tablespoonsWesson oil
2Cloves garlic; minced
1teaspoonGrated lemon rind
1teaspoonLemon juice
1teaspoonDried whole basil
½teaspoonGround pepper
¼cupRipe olives; sliced
1tablespoonDrained capers

Directions

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Trim ends from eggplant; cut crosswise into sixteen ½-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices on a greased baking sheet; brush both sides with oil, and sprinkle with garlic salt. Bake at 400~ for 8 minutes; turn eggplant, and bake an additional 5 minutes. Spread 1 tb Tomato Tapenade on each slice; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese. Bake an additional 2 minutes. Tomato Tapenade Combine tomatoes and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well; pat dry with paper towels.

Combine tomatoes, oil and remaining ingredients in a food processor or electric blender. Top with cover and process until coarsely pureed. Yield: about 1-⅓ cups. (wrv)