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READY IN 25 mins

Eggplant and Tomato Packets

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"Tired of fried eggplant? Eggplant Parmesan too much of a hassle? I came up with this recipe to deal with the plethora of tomatoes and eggplants the garden gives up every summer. I've also added a slice of sweet onion to the packets at times and that's good too. Although I would suggest you try it this way first so you can see just how creamy and good an eggplant really tastes, feel free to add any other herbs you think might be good with this. Oh! by the way, don't eat the skin - that's where the bitter taste is." — DART1121

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Original recipe makes 2 1/2 cups Change Servings

1 eggplant, peeled and halved lengthwise
1 tomato, halved
1 pinch garlic salt

ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 sheets heavy duty aluminum foil

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Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
Place one eggplant half and one tomato half on each sheet of aluminum foil. Sprinkle with garlic salt and black pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil. Fold the foil up to form packets.
Grill the packets until the eggplant and tomato are very tender, about 15 minutes.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 25 mins

Footnotes

Cook's Note
If your eggplant is small enough you don't have to peel it. Do peel the large ones as the peel tends to make the meat bitter. There's no need to salt and drain the eggplant for this recipe.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 12, 2009

This is quick and easy. I make a similar version on the stove. The family enjoyed it. I used the tiny chinese eggplant. If you let it cool then it comes out of the foil easier. I cook mine a bit longer only because DH likes it that way! Thank you for the quick dinner side!

—SukieSue

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 31, 2009

It had an odd taste. I ended up adding quite a few extra ingrediants

—Natalie Taylor

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8 Ratings

Jul 08, 2009

This was absolutely delicious! I bought some eggplant at the farmer's market and didn't feel like frying it in the warm summer weather. This recipe was the perfect solution. The vegetables were very sweet and made a great meal served with some fresh pasta and bread.

—Cherie

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Apr 12, 2011

This was great but I changed it a bit, I cubed the eggplant, then put in some cherry tomatos, halved, I also added a clove of minced garlic instead of the garlic salt and put in some basil. I put it in packets and cooked it on the grill. came out great!

—Fidgit

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Oct 01, 2010

I used some of our "Fairytale" eggplant for this, and it was wonderful. Such simple ingredients, too!

—greaterexp3

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Aug 29, 2011

Quick and easy! I cut the eggplant in chunks and it came out perfectly.

—BlckJnpr

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Nutrition

Calories
67 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
5.6 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fiber
2.4 g
10%

Protein
1.1 g
2%

Sodium
170 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Eggplant and Tomato Packets

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 67
** Calories from Fat: 45

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 5g 8 %
** Saturated Fat 0.7g 3 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 170mg 7 %
** Potassium 277mg 8 %
** Total Carbohydrates 5.6g 2 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.4g 10 %
** Protein 1.1g 2 %
** Sugars 2.9g
** Vitamin A 13 %
** Vitamin C 17 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 5 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 7 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.