Eggplant Mexicano Recipe
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Eggplant Mexicano

By: Alyce De Roos 
"Salsa gives fun flavor to eggplant slices in this speedy dish from Alyce de Roos of Sarnia, Ontario. 'We had an overabundance of eggplant some years ago when this recipe caught my eye,' she recalls. 'My husband and I think it's delicious.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 2/3 cup salsa, warmed
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the oil, garlic powder and oregano; brush over both sides of eggplant. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side or until tender. To serve, spoon a small amount of salsa into the center of each; sprinkle with cheese.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by VERMICIOUS   view full review
I fried them, and I didn't realize how much oil eggplant can soak up, so I ended up with very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by rockymtgirl   view full review
Awesome recipe! I added Cumin to the oil rub and grilled some Zuc's too. I served with rice,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2008 by Christine M   view full review
I never would have thought to put a little Mexican spin on eggplant like this - I'm so used to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2011 by TomBast   view full review
Mine ended up more like a mexican pizza since I didn't have the jack cheese. I reduced the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2010 by VIVNIDHI   view full review
Quick and delicious.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2011 by Catnip   view full review
I substituted olive oil instead of vegetable oil. I felt the eggplant soaked up too much of...

 

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