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Eggplant Caprese With Tomato and Basil

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)0.1381
Energy (kCal)254.2032
Carbohydrates (g)3.0925
Total fats (g)27.0187
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Preheat oven to 425°F | 2. Slice the eggplant and tomatoes crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces. | 3. Place 8 eggplant slices in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. | 4. Set the tomatoes aside. | 5. In a small bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. | 6. Brush the mixture over the eggplant and tomato slices, then set the remainder aside. | 7. Bake the eggplant slices for about 10 minutes. | 8. Turn them over, brush with more of the olive-oil mixture, then bake for another 10 minutes; set aside. | 9. Place the tomatoes on the same baking sheet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they're soft. | 10. Place a slice of cooked eggplant on a work surface. Top with a tomato slice, a basil leaf, a slice of mozzarella, a tomato slice, another slice of cheese, then a basil leaf. Finish the stack with a slice of eggplant. | 11. Repeat to make three more stacks. | 12. When ready to serve return the stacks to the oven for about 5 minutes to reheat and melt the cheese. | 13. Top each with a drizzle of the remaining olive-oil mixture and a fresh basil leaf. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    eggplant 1 - - - -
    beefsteak tomato 2 ripe - - - -
    olive oil 2 tablespoons 238.68 0.0 0.0 27.0
    balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon 14.08 2.7248 0.0784 0.0
    salt 1/2 teaspoon - - - -
    black pepper 1/4 teaspoon 1.4432 0.3677 0.0597 0.0187
    basil leaf 12 - - - -
    mozzarella cheese 8 slices unsalted - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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