Tex-Mex Eggplant Melts

Slices of eggplant are sprinkled with chili powder, baked, then topped with slices of red onion, tomato, avocado and pepper-jack cheese and broiled to melt the cheese.

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Ingredients:

• 4, 1/2-inch slices from a large eggplant
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 4 slices red onion
• 4 tomato slices
• 1 avocado, peeled and cut into 8 slices
• 4 slices pepper-jack cheese
• Garnish--sour cream and cilantro

Method

Brush both sides of each eggplant slice with the oil. Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the top side of each slice with chili powder. Bake at 350 degrees about 30 minutes, or until tender. Remove the baking sheet from the oven; top each eggplant slice with onion, tomato, avocado and cheese. Broil 1-2 minutes or till the cheese melts and is bubbly. Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream and a little cilantro.

Notes: A great side dish with a Southwestern-style dinner.

Number of servings: 4

Submitted By: roxiechan
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